Notre Dame-Green Pond couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 12-8 to the Palmerton Blue Bombers on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Notre Dame-Green Pond of the 14-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Natalie Lilly was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Danica Gross, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and a triple.
On Palmerton's side, CARLY GAFFNEY made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits (she also didn't allow any walks). GAFFNEY was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, CADEE MUNJONE and HAILEY BARRY did most of the damage at the plate: MUNJONE went 3-for-4 with a home run and two runs, while BARRY went 3-for-5 with four RBI, a run, and a double. EMILY CHRISTOPHER was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Palmerton pushed their record up to 2-0 with that victory, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Notre Dame-Green Pond will challenge Saucon Valley at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Palmerton, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Catasauqua at 4:00 p.m.
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