While Palmer's victory against Chicopee wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Panthers skirted past the Pacers 8-6. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Brendan Hess made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Those 12 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. He also snagged a stolen base, marking his first of the season.
| 04/21/25 @ Chicopee | 2 |
| 04/18/25 vs Granby | 1 |
| 04/16/25 vs South Hadley | 1 |
| 04/14/25 @ Pioneer Valley Regional | 1 |
In other batting news, Anthony Elliott was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Zackary Marciniec also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Palmer's victory bumped their record up to 2-7. As for Chicopee, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palmer will challenge Ludlow at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Chicopee, they will square off against Chicopee Comp at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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