The Wayne Blue Devils are on the road again on Monday to play the Malcolm Clippers at 4:30 p.m. Wayne is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Last Saturday, Wayne didn't have quite enough to beat Platte Valley and fell 4-2.
Wayne saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Drew Reinhardt, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Malcolm gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 9-2 margin over Raymond Central. The win made it back-to-back victories for Malcolm.
Maddox Meyer made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Meyer has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Meyer was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mason Wisnieski, who went 4-for-4 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Luke Schmidt was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Wayne's loss dropped their record down to 14-6. As for Malcolm, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-3.
Monday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Wayne hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .323. However, it's not like Malcolm struggles in that department as they've averaged .374. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wayne suffered a grim 15-7 defeat to Malcolm when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Can Wayne avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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