Hollins was the 6-5 winner over Palm Harbor University when they last played one another back in March of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Hollins Royals fell just short of the Palm Harbor University Hurricanes by a score of 2-1 on Tuesday. That's two games in a row now that Hollins has lost by just one run.
Riley McDonald was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single hit, only two earned runs over six innings pitched.
At the plate, Hollins saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Teagan Davies, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
On Palm Harbor University's side, Brandon Dees tossed a big game, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Dees has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits every time he's pitched this season. Jackson Walford picked up the save, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
This is the second loss in a row for Hollins and nudges their season record down to 4-7. As for Palm Harbor University, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Hollins will be playing at home against Dunedin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Dunedin's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Hollins' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Palm Harbor University, they will head out on the road to take on Boca Ciega at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last four games Palm Harbor University has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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