After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Sissonville, Wayne was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Poca Dots a 15-0 shutout. The Pioneers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by seven runs or more this season.
Averi Napier was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in strikeouts (five). She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Lexi Blankenship
| 03/28/26 vs Poca | 5 |
| 04/11/25 @ Fleming County | 4 |
| 03/21/26 @ Buffalo | 3 |
| 03/21/25 @ Nitro | 3 |
| 03/26/26 @ Fairland | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lexi Blankenship, who went 1-for-2 with five RBI and two runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lexi Napier, who got on base in both of her plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Wayne hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 3-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Wayne now has a winning record of 4-3.
Looking ahead, Wayne is taking a road trip to take on Chesapeake at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Poca, they will face off against Wahama at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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