Jay extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 14 on Monday, dropping them down to 0-5. They lost 8-1 to Wagoner. Jay was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Wagoner apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
As for Wagoner, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games.
For Wagoner's part, Kolby Gardenhire spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. Gardenhire is becoming a predictor of Wagoner's success: when he posts at least eight strikeouts the team is 2-1 (and 3-8 when he doesn't).
At the plate, Wagoner let Judd Edwards and Stavery James run wild. Edwards went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI, while James went 2-for-5 with three RBI and one run. That's the most RBI James has posted since back in March of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Karson Klinger, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Jay will venture away from home to take on Verdigris at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Wagoner, they will head out to face off against Locust Grove at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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