Gowanda Small Town Times

On May 29, 2025 the Gowand Varsity baseball team played at home for the last time this season. On hand for this Semi-Final playoff game was Portville. After 2-1/2 innings of scoreless play, Gowanda got things going. Blake Herman was hit by a pitch after both Landon Ashley and Brayden Smith had singled. Next up was Kyan Austin who was missed at 1st base allowing Ashley and Smith to score. Herman also made it home giving Gowanda a 3-0 lead. Portville narrowed that to 3-1 in the 4th inning, but would not score again in the game. A pair of runs in the 5th inning and three more in the 6th gave Gowanda a 8-1 win.

Gowanda pitcher, Carter Capozzi, seen here in the 3rd inning, had a 5-hit, 6-strikeout performance giving up just 1 run. With Gowanda up 5-1, he was replaced after five innings. Blake Herman took the mound for the 6th inning followed by Noah Lauer for the 7th.

Landen Ashley scores the first run of the game for Gowanda in the 3rd inning.

Above, left, Brayden Smith (#21) heads home. Seen in the background is Blake Herman (#27) heading for third. An errant throw to home base allowed Herman to continue on to score. Above, right, Herman comes in for a landing at home base.