There's no place like home for Wayne, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They walked away with a 5-2 win over the South Point Pointers on Tuesday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-5 back in March.
Kaliah Merritt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Lexi Napier
| 04/29/25 vs South Point | 2 |
| 04/23/25 @ Fairland | 1 |
| 04/15/25 vs Lincoln County | 1 |
| 04/14/25 vs Poca | 1 |
| 04/11/25 @ Fleming County | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lexi Napier, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Courtney Thompson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
The victory got Wayne back to even at 9-9. As for South Point, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wayne will square off against Poca at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for South Point, they will face off against Fairland at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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