Palatka got themselves on the board against Middleburg on Friday, but Middleburg never followed suit. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Middleburg Broncos 1-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since March 14, 2024.
Brayden Johns
Not much got past Brayden Johns, who gave up just two hits and racked up ten Ks to keep Middleburg off the board. Johns also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Palatka is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-3 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Palatka saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Surrency, who went 1-for-3 with one double.
Palatka's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Middleburg, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Palatka will challenge Williston at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Middleburg, they will face off against University Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. University Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Middleburg's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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