Sadly, Wayne is still looking for their first win of the season after four games. They suffered a rough 16-9 defeat at the hands of the North Sevier Wolves on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wayne of the 28-12 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For North Sevier's part, Chloe Malmgren made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off five hits. Malmgren was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Saige Jensen, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-5. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Kadee Bosshardt was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Wayne's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for North Sevier, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4.
Wayne will take on Gunnison Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Gunnison Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.2 runs per game this season. As for North Sevier, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on North Summit at 3:00 p.m. on April 3rd. North Summit is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
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