After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Belton-Honea Path, Palmetto was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They walked away with a 10-7 win over the Wren Hurricanes. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Mustangs considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
Halle Tompkins was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. What's more, she posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles and two RBI.
Carrigan Holbert
| 04/14/25 vs Wren | 3 |
| 03/07/25 vs Easley | 2 |
| 03/20/25 vs Belton-Honea Path | 1 |
| 03/15/25 vs Legion Collegiate Academy | 1 |
| 03/14/25 vs Nation Ford | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carrigan Holbert, who went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and one RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Hannah Lawter was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Palmetto kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 7-2 when they post 11 or more hits.
Palmetto pushed their record up to 8-10 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Wren, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palmetto will venture away from home to challenge Blue Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Wren, they will face off against Fountain Inn at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hurricanes will need to watch out since the Fury have now posted at least ten runs in their last six contests.
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