West Park came tearing into Monday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the River City Raiders by a score of 12-7.
Caleb Peck made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in February. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
Jesse Palmer
| 03/31/25 vs River City | 3 |
| 03/21/25 vs McClatchy | 2 |
| 03/10/25 vs Rocklin | 2 |
| 03/22/25 vs Vista del Lago | 1 |
| 03/19/25 @ McClatchy | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jesse Palmer, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles, four RBI, and two runs. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Jace Oliver also deserves some recognition as he launched his first home run of the season.
West Park always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .559. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
West Park's record now sits at 11-4. As for River City, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as West Park Panthers take on Kennedy Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. West Park is facing Kennedy at the right time seeing as Kennedy is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for River City, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Vacaville at 4:00 p.m. Vacaville's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so River City's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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