Palmetto was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Coral Springs Colts. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Panthers have suffered since April 19, 2024.
Palmetto got a good showing from Michael Acosta, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. What's more, Acosta gave up only zero walks, the fewest he's had since back in February.
At the plate, Sebastian Hernandez made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Jack Gordon, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI.

Panthers
03/25/25 @ Coral Springs | 12 |
03/24/25 vs Highland | 4 |
03/20/25 @ Immaculata-La Salle | 7 |
03/18/25 @ Southwest | 4 |
03/14/25 vs Ferguson | 8 |
+ 19 more games |
Even though they lost, Palmetto kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Palmetto's defeat dropped their record down to 3-14. As for Coral Springs, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-8.
Coming up, Palmetto will be taking part in a tournament against American Heritage at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Coral Springs, they will take on Highland in a tournament on Thursday.
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