Palmetto was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Liberty Red Devils. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Red Devils apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
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Palmetto got a good showing from Garrett Ozog, who pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Ozog has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Harper Bain was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. Those stolen bases were his first of the season.
Palmetto's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Liberty, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Coming up, Palmetto will challenge Southside Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Sabres will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Liberty, they will square off against West-Oak at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Red Devils will need to watch out since the Warriors have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games.
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