Lely extended their losing streak to eight on Monday, dropping them down to 2-14. They lost 18-4 to the Palmetto Ridge Bears. If the Trojans were looking for revenge after losing 10-0 to the Bears when the teams met back in March of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Carson Kimbler made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Luis Hilaire also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
As for Palmetto Ridge, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-8 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Palmetto Ridge's side, Gabe Willard spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on four hits and racked up 13 Ks. Those 13 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Willard.
On the hitting side, Palmetto Ridge got a massive performance out of Thomas Cox, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with six stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. With that strong performance, Cox is now averaging an impressive 1.3 stolen bases per game. Nico Benedetto was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Lely will venture away from home to face off against Immokalee at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Palmetto Ridge, they will welcome First Baptist Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 31st.
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