Great Bend faced McPherson in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Panthers blew past the Bullpups 15-0. That looming 15-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Panthers yet this season.
Carson Umphres made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Slade Mohr was incredible, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs and two RBI. Trenton Kern was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Panthers
| 04/22/25 @ McPherson | 61.8% |
| 04/18/25 @ Bishop Carroll | 39.4% |
| 04/15/25 vs Hays | 52.9% |
| 04/15/25 vs Hays | 29.6% |
| 04/11/25 @ Liberal | 43.2% |
| + 13 more games |
Great Bend always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .618. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Great Bend has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season. As for McPherson, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 15-2.
Great Bend wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 4-3 win against Emporia on the 22nd. As for McPherson, they have also already played their next game, a 13-0 victory against Rose Hill on the 22nd.
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