Waynesboro was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Staunton Storm. The Little Giants were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Storm apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Jackson Powell was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk).
On the hitting side, Waynesboro saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Haden Morris, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. That RBI was Morris' first of the season. Casey Breeden was another, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Waynesboro's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Staunton, their win ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-4.
Coming up, Waynesboro will square off against Buffalo Gap at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bison have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed nine runs per game on average), something the Little Giants will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Staunton, they will face off against Riverheads at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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