Softball Game Preview: Palmer Panthers vs. Chicopee Comp Colts

Palmer is 0-6 against Chicopee Comp since May of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Panthers will be playing at home against the Colts at 4:00 p.m. Palmer is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.

Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Palmer turned things around against Pathfinder RVT on Thursday. They walked away with an 8-3 win over the Pioneers.

Palmer got a big performance out of Amhia Mcelreavy, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Hannah Roy, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.

Palmer was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .433. The last time their batting average was this high was back in May of 2025.

Meanwhile, Chicopee Comp lost 14-5 to Holyoke on Wednesday.

Alexis Wojcik made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Audrey Mosko was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs.

Chicopee Comp's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Palmer, their victory bumped their record up to 2-6.

Chicopee Comp's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Friday. Palmer has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.6 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Chicopee Comp, though, as they've been averaging only 3.7 strikeouts. Will Palmer keep running through batters, or will the Colts buck the trend?

Palmer might still be hurting after the 14-2 defeat they got from Chicopee Comp in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.