Lewis-Palmer hasn't had much luck against Discovery Canyon recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Rangers will square off against the Thunder at 4:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with 17 losses in a row, Lewis-Palmer turned things around against Coronado on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Cougars with a sharp 18-4 victory. The Rangers not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since August 23rd (when they won 18-3).
Jaelynn Bello was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in September of 2024. Another player making a difference was Joella Streeter, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Lewis-Palmer hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 2-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Meanwhile, Discovery Canyon didn't have quite enough to beat Cheyenne Mountain on Monday and fell 11-10.
Discovery Canyon saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bella Holcomb, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Lia Marrufo also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
The win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 3-19. As for Discovery Canyon, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-15.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lewis-Palmer hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like Discovery Canyon struggles in that department as they've averaged .316. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lewis-Palmer suffered a grim 23-3 defeat to Discovery Canyon in their previous matchup back in September. Can the Rangers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
