Keys Gate's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them in their first game on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 17-1 margin over the Palmetto Panthers. With that victory, Keys Gate brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Kayla Diaz made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). Diaz was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with seven RBI, four runs, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Maddie Webb was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three doubles, four RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Jessica Ortiz, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4.
On Palmetto's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madeleine Baldwin, who went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Keys Gate's win bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Palmetto, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season.
Keys Gate will be playing in front of their home fans against Somerset Academy at 7:00 p.m. in their second game on Friday. Keys Gate has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Palmetto, they are on the road again in their second game on Friday to play Gulliver Prep at 7:00 p.m. Gulliver Prep will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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