While Wayne's win against Poca wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Pioneers had just enough and edged out the Dots 5-3. The Pioneers haven't had any issues with the Dots recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Eli Staley
| 03/23/26 @ Sissonville | 7 |
| 04/28/26 @ Logan | 4 |
| 04/10/26 @ Fredericktown | 4 |
| 05/09/26 @ Clay County | 3 |
| 04/25/26 @ Scott | 3 |
| + 7 more games |
Jacob Thompson and Eli Staley were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Thompson struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Staley tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Wayne is 4-2 when he allows at most one walk, but 5-21 otherwise. At the plate, Thompson went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run, while Staley went 1-for-4 with one triple and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Avery Nicely, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base.
Wayne's record is now 9-23. As for Poca, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-15.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wayne will venture away from home to square off against Sissonville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians' pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so the Pioneers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Poca, they will head out to take on Charleston Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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