It was a proper cat-fight when Palmer challenged Ludlow on Friday. The Panthers took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lions. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
| 04/25/25 @ Ludlow | 8 |
| 04/16/25 vs South Hadley | 6 |
| 04/10/25 vs Ware | 9 |
Sebastian Mayberry was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one stolen base.
In other batting news, Guillermo Rodriguez made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double was his first of the season.
Palmer has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season. As for Ludlow, their record is now 4-6.
Coming up, Palmer will welcome Pathfinder RVT at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Pioneers have averaged an impressive 11.2 runs per game this season. As for Ludlow, they will venture away from home to challenge Frontier Regional at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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