Palmetto proved they can win big last Monday (they won by 15) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted since May 2, 2024.
Blake Willis and Chase Nye did most of the damage at the plate: Willis went 2-for-3 with one triple and one run, while Nye went 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was Nye's first of the season.
Tigers
| 04/01/25 @ Lakewood Ranch | 4-2 |
| 03/31/25 vs Southeast | 16-1 |
| 03/27/25 vs Landon | 5-6 |
| 03/26/25 vs Western | 0-7 |
| 03/24/25 vs Doral Academy | 1-13 |
Palmetto's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-16. As for Lakewood Ranch, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Palmetto and Lakewood Ranch could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. The Tigers will square off against Manatee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (399 vs. 169). Meanwhile, Lakewood Ranch (ranked 371st) will meet Braden River (ranked 134th) at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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