Wayne is 8-2 against Lincoln County since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Wayne Pioneers will play host again on Thursday to welcome the Lincoln County Panthers, where first pitch is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
If Wayne beats Lincoln County with four runs on Thursday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. Wayne had just enough and edged Scott out 4-3.
The team relied heavily on Fisher Fry, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Lincoln County can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They walked away with a 10-7 victory over Tug Valley. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Lincoln County considering their two-run performance the match before.
The team relied heavily on Isaac Byrd, who went 2-for-4 with five RBI, a triple, and a run. Collin Duncan was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
Wayne has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 11-11 record this season. As for Lincoln County, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-17-2.
Wayne's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. Wayne has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Lincoln County, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Wayne continue to outrun the ball?
Wayne beat Lincoln County 6-3 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Does Wayne have another victory up their sleeve, or will Lincoln County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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