The Palm Harbor University Hurricanes will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against the Steinbrenner Warriors at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Palm Harbor University's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four games.
Palm Harbor University is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Sumner as Palm Harbor University made off with a 12-2 victory. The result was nothing new for Palm Harbor University, who have now won 12 contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Mylie Stout and Emily Boylan made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Stout tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Meanwhile, Boylan pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Stout has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Stout scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Boylan went 4-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Palm Harbor University let Emma Shipley and Samantha Papp loose on the outfield. Shipley scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Papp went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Steinbrenner ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They skirted past Plant 4-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Steinbrenner.
SAIGE SAMPSON spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on eight hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Steinbrenner's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was JENNA FORTENBERRY, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Palm Harbor University has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-5 record this season. As for Steinbrenner, their victory bumped their record up to 18-8.
Palm Harbor University skirted past Steinbrenner 10-9 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Does Palm Harbor University have another victory up their sleeve, or will Steinbrenner turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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