The Carroll Patriots will challenge the Miami Trace Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Carroll had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Stebbins on Saturday. The Patriots were the clear victors by an 8-1 margin over the Indians. The Patriots haven't had any issues with the Indians recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Meanwhile, Miami Trace has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.71 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They beat Goshen by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 14-11.
Xavier Lawhorn looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Miami Trace let Austin T Brown and Gage Bowers run wild. Brown went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI, while Bowers went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Brown has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Brody McBee, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Carroll's victory bumped their record up to 4-13-1. As for Miami Trace, their win bumped their record up to 16-5.
Carroll suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Miami Trace when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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