The Palmer Panthers will venture away from home to challenge the Sabis International Bulldogs at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Palmer has given up an average of 13.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Palmer managed to slip by Granby the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Panthers lost 17-4 to the Rams on Monday. The Panthers' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Avigail Lee and Ava Swist did some serious damage despite the final result: Lee went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI, while Swist went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Rylee Ostiguy also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, Sabis International hadn't done well against Southwick Regional recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Bulldogs put the hurt on the Rams with a sharp 18-2 victory. That looming 18-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bulldogs yet this season.
The win made it two in a row for Sabis International and bumps their season record up to 3-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Palmer, their loss dropped their record down to 4-7.
Palmer skirted past Sabis International 16-15 when the teams last played on April 10th. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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