Wayne is 2-7 against Panguitch since March of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Badgers will head out on the road to take on the Bobcats at 3:30 p.m. Wayne has given up an average of 10.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wayne is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Panguitch, falling 20-8.
For Panguitch's part, Brooklyn Harland was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Those eight strikeouts gave Harland a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-6.
In other batting news, Olivia Jessop was a standout: she scored four runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lillee Torgerson, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Panguitch was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .318 or higher in 12 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Wayne's defeat dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Panguitch, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-4.
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