Friday just wasn't the day for Palestine-Wheatley's offense. They fell just short of the McCrory Jaguars by a score of 1-0 on Friday. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Jaguars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.

ANDREW KNOWLTON
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ANDREW KNOWLTON spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 17 Ks. He has become a key player for Palestine-Wheatley: the team is 4-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 1-2 otherwise.
This is the second loss in a row for Palestine-Wheatley and nudges their season record down to 5-3. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 5 runs in those games. As for McCrory, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Looking ahead, Palestine-Wheatley will host Hope at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for McCrory, they will venture away from home to face off against Harmony Grove at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday. The Hornets will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Jaguars surely won't give up without a fight.
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