Wayne is 0-10 against Centerville since May of 2021 but things could change on Wednesday. The Warriors will be playing at home against the Elks at 5:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Wayne took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They came out on top against Beavercreek by a score of 13-9.
Meanwhile, Centerville came tearing into Monday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 14-3 margin over the Firebirds. The Elks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by six runs or more this season.
Caitlyn Belcher made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Natalie Carr, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Lillie Hopf, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
Centerville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Wayne's win bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Centerville, their victory bumped their record up to 11-4.
Wayne might still be hurting after the 16-10 loss they got from Centerville in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Can the Warriors avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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