Miami Trace won the last time they faced McClain and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Panthers walked away with a 9-5 win over the Tigers. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Panthers.

Gage Bowers
| 05/06/26 @ McClain | 3 |
| 05/01/26 vs Circleville | 1 |
| 04/30/26 @ Washington | 1 |
| 04/27/26 vs Washington | 1 |
| 04/25/26 @ Fairfield Union | 1 |
| + 7 more games |
Gage Bowers made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April.
In other pitching news, Miami Trace got a great performance from Cody McMillan as he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. McMillan has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Austin T Brown was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Brody McBee, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Miami Trace kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as McClain only managed nine.
Miami Trace's record now sits at 13-4-1. As for McClain, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Miami Trace will square off against Cedarville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Indians' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for McClain, they will host Western Brown at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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