Wiley had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-8-1 to make it seven. They came up short against the Eads Eagles, falling 7-0. The match marked the first time this year in which the Panthers were not able to get on the board.
As for Eads, the win keeps they at an undefeated 7-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 12.4 runs this season.
For Eads' part, Case Nelson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Nelson has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
Nelson wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Adyn Hough, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases. Hough has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Eads beat Wiley by a score of 14-0 later that day.
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