Palmetto Ridge has enjoyed the comforts of home their last six games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Immokalee Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Monday, it was close, but Palmetto Ridge sidestepped Aubrey Rogers for a 5-4 win. The victory was just what Palmetto Ridge needed coming off of a 10-4 defeat in their prior match.
The team relied heavily on Thomas Cox, who scored two runs and stole six bases while going 2-for-2. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Omar Rosado, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Immokalee can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 21-3 margin over Mason Classical Academy. Immokalee's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Micheal Vasquez made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed 1.2 innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits (he also only allowed one walk). Vasquez was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Immokalee let Ladarius Lewis and Jordan Martinez loose on the outfield. Lewis scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Martinez scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-2. Pj Smith was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
Palmetto Ridge's record is now 3-4. As for Immokalee, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-4.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Palmetto Ridge has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Immokalee struggles in that department as they've averaged .469. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Palmetto Ridge's way against Immokalee in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 as Palmetto Ridge made off with a 10-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Palmetto Ridge since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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