For the second straight game, Wayne County will face off against Stone. Wayne County will be playing in front of their home fans against Stone at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Wayne County has given up an average of 7.2 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wayne County managed to slip by Stone the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Wayne County came up short against Stone on Friday, falling 12-4.
For Stone's part, Kellan Burge made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Burge was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Baley Brogan was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Nolan Scott was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Stone has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-10 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. Wayne County has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
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