Gowanda and Silver Creek are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2019, but likely not for long. The Panthers will head out to face off against the Black Knights at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Gowanda is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Gowanda not only won last Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 11, 2024 (when they won 11-2). They were the clear victors by a 12-5 margin over Dunkirk. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Panthers considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Gracie Eddy
| 04/09/25 @ Dunkirk | 8 |
| 04/07/25 vs Fredonia | 1 |
| 04/04/25 vs Eden | 5 |
| 05/16/24 vs Eden | 1 |
| 05/04/24 @ Pine Valley Central | 2 |
| 05/02/24 vs Brocton | 9 |
Gracie Eddy was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in May of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Addison Kota was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. Kelly Lauren was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one run and one double.
Gowanda hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Silver Creek didn't have quite enough to beat Gilbert on Monday and fell 4-3. The Black Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Gowanda's record is now 3-1. As for Silver Creek, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Everything went Gowanda's way against Silver Creek in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, as Gowanda made off with an 11-2 victory. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Black Knights have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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