2021 WIAC/Kwik Trip Athletes of the Week
MENOMONIE (March 23, 2021) - UW-Stout left-handed pitcher
James Palmer recorded a career-best nine strikeouts, allowing no walks, and went 6.0 innings to record the win in a season-opening 16-2, seven-inning victory over UW-Platteville, March 20, in Waupun. For his efforts, Palmer was named the WIAC/Kwik Trip Athlete of the Week.
Palmer, a senior from Boyceville, scattered four hits and allowed two runs, both earned. Over the last three innings he pitched, Palmer did not allow a base runner and struck out five in that three inning stretch.
Stout (1-1) is scheduled to travel to UW-La Crosse, Thursday, March 25 for a 1 p.m. doubleheader, then scheduled to host UW-Eau Claire, Saturday, March 27 with first pitch set for 1 p.m. in the non-conference doubleheader.
