Wayne was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 9-0 to the Centerville Elks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wayne of the 16-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Centerville's part, Hayley Arnold made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. Arnold has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 14 consecutive pitching appearances. Arnold was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Ardyn Hopf was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Morgan Franklin was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Wayne's loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Centerville, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-4.
Wayne will head out on the road to take on Centerville at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Centerville will be looking to keep their ten-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for they, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 4-1 victory vs. Miamisburg on the 2nd.
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