Miami Trace is still undefeated this season after their game against Eastern on Friday, but Eastern came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Panthers came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 10-9 W against the Warriors. That's more bragging rights for the Panthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Gage Bowers made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Bowers was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played.
Gage Henry
| 04/10/26 vs Eastern | 5 |
| 05/17/25 vs Goshen | 3 |
| 05/17/25 vs Goshen | 3 |
| 04/16/25 vs Hillsboro | 3 |
| 05/08/25 vs Chillicothe | 2 |
In other pitching news, Gage Henry looked comfortable as he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs but no hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (five).
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Carter Davidson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cooper Enochs, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Miami Trace's win bumped their record up to 5-0-1. As for Eastern, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Coming up, Miami Trace will look to defend their home field on Monday against Jackson at 5:00 p.m. As for Eastern, they will head out on the road to challenge Lynchburg-Clay at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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