Wayne posted their closest victory since April 7th on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Platte Valley, sneaking past 3-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Blue Devils.
Adrian Contreras
| 05/03/25 vs Platte Valley | 5 |
| 04/26/25 vs Concordia/Brownell/Omaha Christian Academy | 2 |
| 04/18/25 @ Central City/Centura | 3 |
| 04/11/25 vs York | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Roncalli Catholic | 7 |
Adrian Contreras made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Contreras wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jaxson Kneifl, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI. That's the most RBI Kneifl has posted since back in March.
Wayne's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-9. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Platte Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-16 record this season.
Wayne does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Platte Valley, they will take on York at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Platte Valley's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Dukes have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season.
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