The Palmetto Ridge Bears will be playing in front of their home fans against the Dunbar Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Palmetto Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
Things were looking good for Palmetto Ridge after they put the first points on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Bonita Springs by a score of 7-6.
Karsyn Walters was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Lilly Lloyd, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Dunbar, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 23-21 win over Golden Gate on Tuesday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Dunbar considering their two-run performance the game before.
EMANIE ROSIASTE and ZIYA CHAMBERS did most of the damage at the plate: ROSIASTE went 4-for-5 with a home run, six stolen bases, and four runs, while CHAMBERS went 3-for-5 with six stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. NEVEAH ROYAL was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
Palmetto Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 10-10. As for Dunbar, their victory bumped their record up to 3-13.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Palmetto Ridge has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .474. However, it's not like Dunbar struggles in that department as they've averaged .549. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Palmetto Ridge took their win against Dunbar when the teams last played back in March of 2022 by a conclusive 15-0. Does Palmetto Ridge have another victory up their sleeve, or will Dunbar turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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