Chicopee had lost ten straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-3 to make it 11. They lost 13-2 to the Palmer Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pacers of the 8-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Palmer, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 11.3 runs this season.
For Palmer's part, Brendan Hess and Theo Haley did most of the damage at the plate: Hess went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI, while Haley got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Those three stolen bases gave Hess a new career-high. Sebastian Mayberry was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chicopee will face off against Sabis International at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Palmer, they will take on Greenfield at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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