Pioneers
| 04/01/25 @ Ripley | 12 |
| 03/21/25 @ Nitro | 11 |
| 03/28/25 @ South Point | 10 |
| 03/29/25 @ Scott | 5 |
| 03/24/25 vs Hoover | 2 |
Wayne made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Ripley, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Pioneers blew past the Vikings 12-3 on Tuesday. The Pioneers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kaliah Merritt made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. Merritt was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, Lexi Napier and Kylee Copley did most of the damage at the plate: Napier went 2-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Copley went 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI Copley has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Maddie Dillon, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Wayne kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive matches.
Wayne's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Ripley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Coming up, Wayne will take on Point Pleasant at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Pioneers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Big Blacks have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season. As for Ripley, they will challenge Capital at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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