There's no place like home for Palma, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 victory over the Hollister Haybalers on Thursday. This was a revenge contest for Palma, as the team was forced to settle for a 4-2 defeat when these two played last Tuesday.
Alan Gonzalez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Gonzalez has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Gonzalez was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Gonzalez wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mateo Chacon, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
Palma's win bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Hollister, they have fallen quite a ways from their 23-8 record last season and are now at 3-7.
Palma will head out on the road to challenge Carmel at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The last four games Palma has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Hollister, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pacific Grove at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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