The Palmer Panthers will take on the Chicopee Pacers at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses for Palmer and seven for Chicopee.
Things were looking good for Palmer after they put the first run on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They lost 15-3 to Granby. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Panthers have suffered against the Rams since May 23, 2022.
Anthony Elliott made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Zackary Marciniec also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Chicopee and Holyoke, and Holyoke kept the tradition alive. The Pacers came up short against the Purple Knights on Thursday, falling 14-2.
Palmer's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Chicopee, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-9.
Everything went Palmer's way against Chicopee when the teams last played back in May of 2024, as Palmer made off with a 13-3 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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