Wayne proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by eight) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the School of the Arts Silverhawks 4-2. For the Eagles, this counts as revenge for the 4-2 victory the Silverhawks walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
Cory Jones made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those RBI were his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Michael Grasso, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. William Murray also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Wayne hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as School of the Arts struck out six times.
Eagles
| 04/23/25 vs School of the Arts | 4-2 |
| 04/22/25 vs Geneva | 8-0 |
| 04/07/25 vs Midlakes | 11-1 |
| 05/14/24 vs Newark | 12-2 |
| 05/11/24 vs Palmyra-Macedon | 8-4 |
Wayne's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-3. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for School of the Arts, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Wayne wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 6-5 win against Geneva on the 24th. As for School of the Arts, they have also already played their next game, a 12-0 victory against Finney on the 24th.
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