Twin River extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 4-9. They lost 12-0 to the Wayne Blue Devils. The game marked the first time this season in which the Titans were not able to get on the board.
As for Wayne, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-8. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by six runs or more this season.
For Wayne's part, Jaxson Kneifl made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over five innings pitched. Kneifl has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. He has become a key player for Wayne: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 7-8 otherwise.
In other batting news, William Patefield and Parker Patefield did most of the damage at the plate: William went 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Parker went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That's the most RBI William has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Gavin Anderson, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Coincidentally, Twin River and Wayne will both be playing Aurora the next time they take the field. The Titans will head out to face the Huskies on Thursday, while the Blue Devils will head out to face them at 2:30 p.m. on Friday.
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