Henderson Flash lost the lead late in a 3-1 defeat to Madisonville Miners on Friday. The game was tied at one with Madisonville Miners batting in the top of the seventh when Calyn Halvorson grounded out, scoring one run.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Madisonville Miners pitchers struck out 12, while Henderson Flash sat down seven.

Madisonville Miners knotted the game up at one in the top of the sixth inning. Griffin Adkins grounded out, scoring one run.

Todd Bangston earned the victory on the mound for Madisonville Miners. The righty surrendered zero runs on zero hits over one inning, walking one. Myles Martinez, Nick Lallathin, and Mikey Clements all put in work in relief out of the bullpen, steering their team towards the victory. Martinez recorded the last four outs to earn the save for Madisonville Miners.

Joel Archer took the loss for Henderson Flash. The righthander allowed one hit and one run over two innings, walking one.

Ian Craigie started the game for Madisonville Miners. The pitcher allowed five hits and one run over five innings, striking out eight Kobe Matsen started the game for Henderson Flash. The righty allowed seven hits and zero runs over four innings, striking out five

Brandon Boxer, Noah Nelson, Nolan Cook, Archer, Derek Wagner, and Trey Hutchison each managed one hit to lead Henderson Flash. Henderson Flash tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Ryan Dos Santos led the way with two. Henderson Flash was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Adam Dapkewicz had the most chances in the field with eight.

Madisonville Miners tallied nine hits in the game. Justin Ramirez and Will Gibbs all managed multiple hits for Madisonville Miners. Ramirez went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Madisonville Miners in hits. Madisonville Miners was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Justin Lauersdorf made the most plays with 13.