If Palmetto was feeling good fresh off their 11-1 takedown of Pendleton on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Mustangs took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Travelers Rest Devildogs on Friday. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Devildogs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Zach Hager was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 4.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits.
At the plate, Palmetto saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caige Strange, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Another was Colton Winkler, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Palmetto's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Travelers Rest, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Palmetto will head out to challenge Wren at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hurricanes' pitching crew has only allowed 0.8 runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Travelers Rest, they will venture away from home to square off against Seneca at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup will give the Devildogs their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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