Palmer had to endure an 11-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the Ludlow Lions with a sharp 13-3 victory on Thursday. Palmer's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Matthew Santos made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Santos was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Theo Haley, who scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Gavin Smola was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Palmer made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-7. As for Ludlow, their defeat was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Ware the next time they take the field. Ludlow will head out to face Ware at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, while Palmer will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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