Palmyra had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 13-run drubbing they dealt Lebanon on Friday. Palmyra put the hurt on Lebanon with a sharp 14-1 victory. The win was just business as usual for the Cougars, who after three games remain undefeated this season.
Palmyra got a great performance from Brayden Bown as he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. That's the fewest hits Bown has allowed since back in March of 2024.
Aiden Willard
| 03/21/25 @ Lebanon | 5 |
| 04/12/24 @ Gettysburg | 2 |
| 03/21/24 @ Susquehannock | 2 |
| 03/15/25 vs Wyoming Valley West | 1 |
| 04/22/24 vs Northern York | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Aiden Willard, who went 1-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Braedon Sommer, who went 3-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Palmyra always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .535. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lebanon only posted an OBP of .250.
Palmyra's record now sits at 3-0. As for Lebanon, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palmyra will challenge Hershey at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. This will be Palmyra's first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Lebanon, they will take on Cedar Crest at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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