Palmyra is 0-3 against Mexico since September of 2018 but things could change on Saturday. The Panthers are taking a road trip to take on the Bulldogs at 1:00 p.m. Palmyra has given up an average of 8.9 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
It was a proper cat-fight when Palmyra took on Highland on Monday. The Panthers lost 12-2 to the Cougars.
Palmyra saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Marney Plunkett, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Mexico earned a 6-3 victory over Moberly on Thursday. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Spartans recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Keerstan Ewing was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alyssa Miller, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season. Landri Teel was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI and one double.
Palmyra's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Mexico, their record is now 10-4.
Palmyra might still be hurting after the 16-4 loss they got from Mexico when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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