Palmetto Ridge extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 8-10 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Neumann Celtics. The Bears were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Celtics apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2022.
Palmetto Ridge saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Karsyn Walters, who went 2-for-3 with one run. Another was Skyler Howell, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one double.
As for Neumann, their win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-3. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games.
On Neumann's side, Sophia Escobar spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 14 Ks. Escobar has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances.
Palmetto Ridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Neumann, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Golden Gate at 6:00 p.m.
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