After low-scoring totals in their previous three contest, Palmer Ridge brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Lutheran Lions 13-12. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Bears as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Luke Weaver
| 04/02/25 @ Coronado | 4 |
| 04/17/25 vs Lutheran | 3 |
| 03/15/25 vs Liberty | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Lewis-Palmer | 1 |
| 03/29/25 @ Pueblo County | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Luke Weaver was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs. He has become a key player for Palmer Ridge: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-10 otherwise.
In other batting news, Jackson Streeter was excellent, going 3-for-5 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Jameson Wheeler was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Palmer Ridge's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 3-11. As for Lutheran, their defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 9-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palmer Ridge will square off against Pine Creek at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Bears will need to watch out since the Eagles have now posted at least ten runs in their last four games. As for Lutheran, they will challenge Thomas Jefferson at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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