Baseball Recap: Palmer Wins High-Profile Game Against Redington

Palmer faced Redington in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. The Moose were the clear victors by a 14-3 margin over the Huskies. The Moose haven't had any issues with the Huskies recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.

Reed Craner and Brian Hartman were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Craner pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Meanwhile, Hartman tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He is becoming a predictor of Palmer's success: when he allows at most two hits the team is 2-1 (and 2-4 when he doesn't). At bat, Craner went 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Hartman went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Those two runs gave Hartman a new career-high.

Avery Shults

Hits (Career)

05/07/25 vs Redington	3
04/29/25 @ Colony	2
05/20/24 @ Redington	2
04/23/24 vs Redington	2
05/01/25 vs Grace Christian	1

In other batting news, Avery Shults was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Miller, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Palmer always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Palmer's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Redington, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palmer will welcome Kodiak at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Redington, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Delta at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.