Tigers
| 03/11/26 vs Inspiration Academy | 1-0 |
| 03/09/26 vs Bradenton Christian | 8-7 |
| 03/03/26 vs Manatee | 4-0 |
Palmetto took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Inspiration Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tigers' pitcher stepped up to hand the Lions a 1-0 shutout on Wednesday. The win was nothing new for the Tigers as they're now sitting on three straight.
The result came thanks to Peyton Eckes's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Palmetto's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Maria Michaels, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one run. Caliee Seegers also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Palmetto hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Inspiration Academy struck out seven times.
Palmetto now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Inspiration Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Palmetto will square off against Southeast at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Seminoles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 18.83 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Inspiration Academy, they will take on Auburndale in a tournament on Friday.
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