Wayne not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 20, 2024. They put the hurt on the Fairbury Jeffs with a sharp 10-4 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Blue Devils as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Jaxson Kneifl was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over 4.1 innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Wayne is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 0-3 otherwise. Kneifl was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, Wayne let Alex Rodriguez and Gavin Redden run wild. Rodriguez scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Redden scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-5. Redden has become a key player for Wayne: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 1-2 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Calvin Ankeny, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double.
Blue Devils
| 03/28/25 vs Fairbury | 52.3% |
| 03/28/25 @ Malcolm | 38.9% |
| 03/27/25 vs Thurston-Cuming County | 22.6% |
| 03/25/25 @ Fort Calhoun | 29.4% |
| 03/24/25 vs Arlington | 46.7% |
| + 11 more games |
Wayne always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .523. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
The win got Wayne back to even at 3-3. As for Fairbury, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Looking ahead, Wayne is taking a road trip to challenge Douglas County West at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fairbury, they have already played their next contest, a 7-2 defeat against Malcolm on the 28th.
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