While Palmyra didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They skirted past the Moberly Spartans 7-5.
Marney Plunkett was excellent, going 3-for-4 while posting 2 doubles, 3 RBIs, and 2 runs. The three RBIs were her most since at least September 25th last year, when she brought in three vs. Moberly.
Palmyra took advantage of their speed and finished the game with three stolen bases. That's the most stolen bases they have managed all season.
On Moberly's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gibbs Dana, who went 3-for-4 while logging 1 triple, 1 RBI, and 1 run.
Palmyra has now won six of their last seven games at home. That gives them a 6-3 record this season. Those home wins were made possible by their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for Moberly, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's done some real damage to their 5-6 record this season.
Palmyra will face off against Clark County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup will give the Panthers their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Moberly, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Fulton at 5:00 p.m.
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