Grace Christian had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-2 to make it 11. They lost 22-0 to the Palmer Moose. The Grizzlies were not able to make up for their defeat to the Moose from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Palmer, their record is now 3-4. With that win, they brought their scoring average up to 7.3 runs per game.
For Palmer's part, Timothy Bridgman made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Bridgman also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Palmer is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-3 otherwise. Bridgman was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Those hits were his first of the season.
In other batting news, Mason Miller was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Zander Landon, who went 2-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grace Christian will host Soldotna at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. The last three games the Stars have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Palmer, they will welcome Kenai Central at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Kardinals will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Moose surely won't give up without a fight.
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