The Wayne Blue Devils will venture away from home to challenge the Pius X Thunderbolts on Tuesday. Wayne will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Wayne took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against Guardian Angels Central Catholic, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Blue Devils sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Bluejays on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Blue Devils have posted against the Bluejays since October 2, 2021.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Pius X, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They put the hurt on Lincoln Northeast with a sharp 12-2 win on Saturday. Considering the Thunderbolts have won eight matchups by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Adee Duggan was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Pius X let Macy Charf and Erica Horne run wild. Charf went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI, while Horne went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Katherine Hoefener, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Pius X kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 8-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Wayne's record now sits at 19-8. As for Pius X, their record is now 11-14.
Wayne came out on top in a nail-biter against Pius X when the teams last played back in October of 2024, sneaking past 1-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Blue Devils since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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