Wayne Trace extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 16-8 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Parkway Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Raiders of the 9-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Parkway, their victory ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-13. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 9th.
For Parkway's part, Carson Kirby spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Parkway let Kolt Harner and Jack Yoder run wild. Harner went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI, while Yoder went 3-for-4 with four RBI. Those three hits gave Yoder a new career-high. Isaac Beveridge was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wayne Trace will take on Antwerp at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Parkway, they will challenge New Knoxville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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