Panthers Fall to Evansville Reitz at Historic Bosse Field

Dawson Springs Panthers lose 15-1 in high-scoring matchup at century-old stadium

Apr. 4, 2026 at 9:35am

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting a high school baseball game, with sharp planes of color representing the players, field, and century-old stadium architecture.A cubist interpretation of the high-scoring matchup between the Dawson Springs Panthers and Evansville Reitz at historic Bosse Field.Dawson Springs Today

The Dawson Springs Panthers baseball team traveled to Evansville, Indiana to play Evansville Reitz at the historic Bosse Field stadium on Friday night. Micah Washburn hit a solo home run for the Panthers, but Reitz scored 15 runs to win the game 15-1.

Why it matters

Bosse Field is one of the oldest baseball stadiums still in use, having been constructed in 1915. The matchup between the Kentucky-based Dawson Springs Panthers and Indiana's Evansville Reitz showcases the regional rivalry and history of high school baseball in the Tri-State area.

The details

Evansville Reitz scored 7 runs in the first inning and 4 more in the second to jump out to an 11-0 lead. Micah Washburn hit a solo home run for Dawson Springs in the third inning to break up the shutout, but Reitz answered with 4 more runs in the bottom of the third to make the final score 15-1. Reitz pitcher Crue Begle held Dawson Springs to just 3 hits while striking out 8 batters.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • Dawson Springs is scheduled to host Webster County for a varsity doubleheader on Saturday, April 5, 2026 at Riverside Park.

The players

Micah Washburn

A player for the Dawson Springs Panthers who hit a solo home run in the game.

Landon McCutchan

A player for the Evansville Reitz team who was 2-for-3 with a home run and 3 RBIs.

Crue Begle

The Evansville Reitz pitcher who held Dawson Springs to 3 hits and struck out 8 batters.

Haiden Richardson

A Dawson Springs player who hit a double in the game.

Chase Miles

A Dawson Springs player who had a single in the game.

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What’s next

Dawson Springs (0-8) will look to bounce back when they host Webster County for a varsity doubleheader on Saturday, April 5, 2026 at Riverside Park.

The takeaway

This high-scoring matchup between the Kentucky-based Dawson Springs Panthers and Indiana's Evansville Reitz showcases the regional rivalry and history of high school baseball in the Tri-State area, with Bosse Field serving as the historic backdrop for the game.