The Palatka Panthers will be taking part in a tournament against the Interlachen Rams at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Palatka is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
Interlachen will square off against a team with plenty of momentum: Palatka extended their winning streak to three on Monday. The Panthers put the hurt on Crescent City with a sharp 33-1 win. The Panthers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Skylar Hall and Charla Griffin made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Hall pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Griffin tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Hall went 3-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base, while Griffin went 3-for-4 with five RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits Griffin has posted since back in April of 2025.
Cali Taylor
| 03/23/26 vs Crescent City | 5 |
| 04/15/25 @ Peniel Baptist Academy | 4 |
| 03/11/25 @ Flagler Palm Coast | 3 |
| 02/26/26 @ Bartram Trail | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Interlachen | 2 |
In other batting news, Cali Taylor was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four runs, five RBI, and one double. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Hansford, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and one double.
Palatka hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive contests.
Interlachen had taken St. Augustine down for three straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Monday. The Rams lost 15-3 to the Yellow Jackets. The Rams have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
India McMeekin made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one home run.
Palatka's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Interlachen, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.
Interlachen's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Palatka has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.2 hits per game. It's a different story for Interlachen, though, as they've been averaging 9.9 hits. Given Palatka's sizable advantage in that area, the Rams will need to find a way to close that gap.
Palatka got the 'W' when the teams last played back in April of 2025 against Interlachen by a conclusive 10-0 score. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Rams have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
