It was a proper cat-fight when Palmetto took on Pembroke Pines Charter on Friday. Palmetto had just enough and edged out Pembroke Pines Charter 5-3. The Panthers have beaten the Jaguars the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Jaguars has come to flipping the script.
Maxim Sotolongo tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Jack Gordon
| 03/28/25 vs Pembroke Pines Charter | 3 |
| 03/27/25 vs American Heritage | 2 |
| 03/11/25 @ Columbus | 2 |
| 03/14/25 vs Ferguson | 1 |
| 03/06/25 vs Dr. Krop | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
On the hitting side, Jack Gordon was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. He is becoming a predictor of Palmetto's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 3-13 when he doesn't).
Palmetto's victory bumped their record up to 5-14. As for Pembroke Pines Charter, they now have a losing record of 8-9-1.
Coming up, Palmetto will square off against Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Palmetto's pitchers better be ready for this one: Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) has averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Pembroke Pines Charter, they will challenge Nova at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Nova's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Pembroke Pines Charter's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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