Palmerton is 7-2 against Wilson Area since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Palmerton Blue Bombers will head out on the road to face off against the Wilson Area Warriors at 11:00 a.m. Palmerton is looking to tack on another W to their nine-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Palmerton stacked a fifth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 14-2 margin over Southern Lehigh.
CARLY GAFFNEY spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on MADISON GREEN, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, a run, and a double. EMILY CHRISTOPHER was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought match, but Wilson Area had to settle for a 7-6 loss against Northern Lehigh on Wednesday.
Tessa Fredericks was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits (she also only allowed one walk). Fredericks was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
In other batting news, Addison Hoff was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Anna Schmitt, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Palmerton's win bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Wilson Area, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Saturday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Palmerton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .395. However, it's not like Wilson Area struggles in that department as they've averaged .346. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Palmerton took their victory against Wilson Area in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 7-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Palmerton since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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