Palmetto Ridge had lost three straight at home, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 8-8 to make it four. They lost 13-0 to the Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) Stallions. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Bears were not able to get on the board.
As for Somerset Academy (Silver Palms), they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games.
For Somerset Academy (Silver Palms)'s part, Ava Stevens and Caylee Cerda were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Stevens pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Cerda pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. At bat, Stevens went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Cerda went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. Those three hits gave Cerda a new career-high.
In other batting news, Taylor Rebhan was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Carley Hernandorena, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Palmetto Ridge wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 12-2 loss against Barron Collier on the 15th. As for Somerset Academy (Silver Palms), they have also already played their next matchup, a 4-1 victory against Durant on the 12th.
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