Washington came into this matchup off a tough ten-run loss last Tuesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Miami Trace Panthers by a score of 3-1 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Blue Lions have suffered since May 30, 2024.
Will Miller
| 04/28/25 vs Miami Trace | 12 |
| 04/21/25 vs McClain | 11 |
| 04/16/25 vs Jackson | 11 |
Will Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than 11 strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Washington saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gavin Coffman, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI. Kylen Eskins also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Washington has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season. As for Miami Trace, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 12-1.
While Washington had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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