Palacios came into Friday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Edna Cowboys 3-2. This was payback for Palacios, who suffered a 3-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Reis Bowers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Bryson Kelly, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Palacios' win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-16. As for Edna, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-19-1 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palacios will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Rice Consolidated at 7:00 p.m. Rice Consolidated is coming into the matchup with five straight losses at home, meaning Palacios will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Edna, they will head out on the road to square off against Yoakum at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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