The Wayne Blue Devils will head out on the road to face off against Guardian Angels Central Catholic/West Point Beemer at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wayne is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Wayne took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They came out on top against Norfolk by a score of 6-3.
The team relied heavily on Kaleb Moormeier, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Parker Patefield, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Guardian Angels Central Catholic/West Point Beemer had already won seven in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs), and they went ahead and made it eight on Monday. They won by a run and slipped past Thurston-Cuming County 6-5.
The team relied heavily on Elliot Reeson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Gavin Kreikemeier was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Wayne is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. As for Guardian Angels Central Catholic/West Point Beemer, they pushed their record up to 8-6 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wayne has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .459. However, it's not like Guardian Angels Central Catholic/West Point Beemer struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wayne beat Guardian Angels Central Catholic/West Point Beemer 3-0 in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Does Wayne have another victory up their sleeve, or will Guardian Angels Central Catholic/West Point Beemer turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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