After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Cape Henlopen, Polytech was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Laurel Bulldogs. For the Panthers, this counts as revenge for the 8-3 victory the Bulldogs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.

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Ryan Zimmerman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Makai Parker, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI and one run. Another player making a difference was Elijiah Benton, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Polytech moved to 12-6 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Laurel, they dropped their record down to 6-10 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Polytech will take on Mount Pleasant at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Laurel, they will host Caesar Rodney at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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