Garner posted their closest win since April 30, 2025 on Monday. They had just enough and edged out the Apex Cougars 7-5. That's more bragging rights for the Trojans, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Storm Eubanks
| 03/18/26 vs Wake County HomeSchool | 6 |
| 03/23/26 vs Apex | 1 |
| 03/10/26 vs Smithfield-Selma | 1 |
| 03/03/26 vs Middle Creek | 1 |
| 03/02/26 @ Broughton | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Garner gave Storm Eubanks the start and clearly made the right call: he tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. The Trojans are 4-1 when Eubanks allows one or fewer earned runs, but 1-4 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Ethan Gilchrist was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Bennett Selvage, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
The victory got Garner back to even at 5-5. As for Apex, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Garner will welcome Clayton at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Comets will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Trojans surely won't give up without a fight. As for Apex, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Willow Spring at 6:00 p.m. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Storm have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season.
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