Palmetto had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 17-run drubbing they dealt Carolina Academy on Thursday. The Mustangs never let the Trojans get on the board and left with a 17-0 victory. The Mustangs have beaten the Trojans the last nine times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Trojans has come to flipping the script.
Garrett Ozog looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
Harper Bain
| 04/30/26 @ Carolina Academy | 3 |
| 03/30/26 vs Belton-Honea Path | 2 |
| 03/24/26 vs St. Joseph's Catholic | 2 |
| 03/12/26 @ Ware Shoals | 2 |
| 04/27/26 vs Carolina Academy | 1 |
| + 7 more games |
On the hitting side, Harper Bain was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Palmetto is 3-1 when Bain posts two or more runs, but 8-12 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Shawn Roberson, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Palmetto always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Palmetto's win bumped their record up to 11-13. As for Carolina Academy, they are on a 16-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-18.
Palmetto does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Carolina Academy, they will face off against Greenville Tech Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.21 runs per game on average), something the Trojans will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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