Baseball Recap: Wayne Takes a Loss

If Wayne was feeling good fresh off their 12-2 takedown of Twin River on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Blue Devils came up short against Concordia/Brownell/Omaha Christian Academy on Saturday, falling 13-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Blue Devils have suffered since May 11, 2024.

Parker Patefield was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that he has hit this season. Calvin Ankeny was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.

Wayne has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-8 record this season. As for Concordia/Brownell/Omaha Christian Academy, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-5.

Wayne wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 5-1 victory against Omaha South on the 26th. As for Concordia/Brownell/Omaha Christian Academy, they have also already played their next game, a 1-0 defeat against Seward on the 26th.