Waynesboro was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Riverheads on Tuesday. The Little Giants blew past the Gladiators 10-1. This was a revenge game for the Little Giants: when they faced off against the Gladiators back in April, they had to take a 14-3 defeat.
Zach Rankin made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Waynesboro is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-9 otherwise. Rankin was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
Casey Breeden
| 05/06/25 @ Riverheads | 3 |
| 04/17/25 vs Buffalo Gap | 2 |
| 05/02/25 @ Charlottesville | 1 |
| 05/01/25 vs James River | 1 |
| 04/15/25 @ Staunton | 1 |
In other batting news, Casey Breeden was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Conner Schoonover was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Waynesboro kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.
Waynesboro's record is now 6-10. As for Riverheads, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-4.
Looking ahead, Waynesboro will take on Staunton at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Little Giants are facing the Storm at the right time seeing as the Storm are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Riverheads, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, an 11-1 win against Stonewall Jackson on the 7th.
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