If Wayne was riding high off their 18-0 takedown of Tolsia last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Wayne Pioneers fell just short of the Chesapeake Panthers by a score of 9-7 on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wayne of the 10-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Kylee Copley was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Courtney Thompson, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Chesapeake's side, HANNAH WEBB spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on six hits.
At the plate, ANGEL HUNDLEY and RILEY ISSACS did most of the damage at the plate: HUNDLEY scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-2, while ISSACS scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. MCKENNA BROWN was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double.
Wayne's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Chesapeake, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Wayne will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Ripley at 12:00 p.m. Wayne is out to stop a eight-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Chesapeake, they will head out on the road to square off against Ironton at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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