Bangor was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. Their tough 15-2 loss to the Palmerton Blue Bombers might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bangor of the 9-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Bangor saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jade Hendricks, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Palmerton's side, CARLY GAFFNEY was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. GAFFNEY was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, SYDNEY FRANTZ was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. HAILEY BARRY was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Bangor's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Palmerton, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 10-1.
Bangor will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Southern Lehigh at 4:00 p.m. As for Palmerton, they will head out on the road to square off against Salisbury Township at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The timing isn't great for Salisbury Township: they have been struggling with six straight losses at home, while Palmerton has snatched up nine consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season.
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