After low-scoring totals in their previous eight contests, Palmetto brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They blew past the Dr. Krop Lightning 13-6 on Thursday. The Panthers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Maxim Sotolongo tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
Sebastian Hernandez
| 03/06/25 vs Dr. Krop | 3 |
| 03/29/24 vs Braddock | 2 |
| 03/11/24 vs Cooper | 2 |
| 03/07/24 @ Columbus | 2 |
| 02/28/25 @ Neumann | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sebastian Hernandez, who scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in RBI (three). Another player making a difference was Jack Gordon, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Palmetto always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .556. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Palmetto's victory bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Dr. Krop, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palmetto will square off against Columbus at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Dr. Krop, they will challenge JC Bermudez Doral at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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