Palmer was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 20-10 to the Widefield Gladiators. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Palmer of the 17-10 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Dyson Sharpton made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Tyler Walker, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Widefield's side, Terence Tutt was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Paul Mitchell, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Palmer's defeat dropped their record down to 3-15. As for Widefield, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palmer will take on Harrison at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Widefield, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mesa Ridge at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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