
Chieftains
05/17/25 vs Aptos | 9-8 |
05/15/25 vs Soledad | 15-2 |
05/13/25 @ St. Francis | 20-5 |
Palma extended their winning streak to three on Saturday, bumping their season record up to 21-6 in the process. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 9-8 W against the Aptos Mariners. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Chieftains also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2024.
Rocco Razzeca was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Johnny Carnazzo, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Dylan Rocchi was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
As for Aptos, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 10-17. That's two games in a row now that they have lost by just one run.
On Aptos' side, Dom Castillo and Cole McGillicuddy stepped up to the plate in a big way. Castillo went 2-for-4 with two runs, while McGillicuddy went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. Aptos is 6-2 when Castillo posts two or more runs, but 4-15 otherwise.
As of now, neither Palma nor the Mariners have any future games scheduled.
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