Wayne had lost four straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 10-6 to make it five. They fell just short of the Lincoln County Panthers by a score of 8-7. The Pioneers were not able to make up for their loss to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
Kylee Copley and Bristol Tiller did some serious damage despite the final result: Copley went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double, while Tiller got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Courtney Thompson also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for Lincoln County, the win got them back to even at 7-7. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
On Lincoln County's side, Laney Nelson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Lacy Harper was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Chevelle Salmons, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Coming up, Wayne will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Oak Hill at 4:00 p.m. As for Lincoln County, they will head out to challenge Winfield at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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