Palmetto never let their opponents score on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Riverview Sarasota Rams by a score of 5-0. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Palmetto.
Desiree Aitken made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Aitken has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Aitken was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
Aitken wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kristen Allison, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Palmetto has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season. As for Riverview Sarasota, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palmetto will challenge Inspiration Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Riverview Sarasota, they will head out on the road to take on Venice at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Riverview Sarasota is facing Venice at the right time seeing as Venice is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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