Jim Thorpe had lost four straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 2-16 to make it five. They came up short against the Palmerton Blue Bombers, falling 13-2. That's two games in a row now that the Olympians have lost by exactly 11 runs.
As for Palmerton, they now have a winning record of 8-7. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by six runs or more this season.
For Palmerton's part, HAILEY BARRY made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. BARRY was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, TESSA SANDER was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. MACKENZIE FERBER was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Looking ahead, Jim Thorpe will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Northwestern Lehigh at 4:00 p.m. As for Palmerton, they will head out to face off against Lehighton at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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