Wagoner took a 15-run loss the last time they faced off against Verdigris, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Bulldogs skirted past the Cardinals 3-2.

Kolby Gardenhire
| 03/09/26 @ Stilwell | 8 |
| 03/02/26 @ Oologah | 3 |
| 04/06/26 vs Verdigris | 1 |
| 03/23/26 @ Jay | 1 |
Kolby Gardenhire spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up six Ks. Wagoner is 4-1 when Gardenhire allows three or fewer earned runs, but 7-10 otherwise.
At the plate, Judd Edwards was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. He has become a key player for Wagoner: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 8-11 otherwise.
Wagoner is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-11 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.1 runs over those games. As for Verdigris, their record is now 15-5.
Wagoner will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Cardinals: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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