Palmerton waltzed into their game on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over the Lehighton Indians. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 7-0 back in March.
HAILEY BARRY made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. BARRY was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Palmerton got a massive performance out of GRACE SCHNEIDER, who went 2-for-3 with two triples, one stolen base, and two RBI. MIKAYLA PENGELLY was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Blue Bombers
| 04/29/25 @ Lehighton | 13 |
| 04/28/25 vs Jim Thorpe | 9 |
| 04/24/25 @ Jim Thorpe | 9 |
| 04/22/25 vs Palisades | 5 |
| 04/18/25 @ Wilson Area | 9 |
| + 9 more games |
Palmerton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2024.
Palmerton's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-7. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Lehighton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
Palmerton will venture away from home to square off against Northwestern Lehigh at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lehighton, they will welcome Northern Lehigh at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Indians are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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