Northwest Wayne News

The Wayne State University baseball team, boasting a record of 17-15, is set to resume its league matches with a four-game series against Saginaw Valley State. The series kicks off on Friday, with games scheduled throughout the weekend. Wayne State has demonstrated robust performance lately, winning seven of their last eight games, highlighted by a team batting average of .345 and a pitching ERA of 3.04.

Caleb Sanders, noted for a .522 batting average, leads Wayne State's potent offense. Other notable performances include players Reagan Paulina, Jacoby Dale, Drew Hill, and Bennett Hitzelberger, each contributing significantly to the team's batting prowess. On the pitching front, Will DeMasse emerges as a key contributor with a 1.88 ERA over 14 1/3 innings, supported by pitchers Braylon Laroo, Nick Baker, and Keegan Pulford-Thorpe.

Their opponent, Saginaw Valley State, under the leadership of Coach Adam Piotrowicz, holds a 19-11 overall record. The team boasts a batting average of .305 and an ERA of 5.04, marking them as competitive contenders in the league. Lucas Mead stands out with a .472 batting average, contributing 28 RBIs. The pitching strengths of Saginaw Valley State are epitomized by Jack Decker and JJ Arbini, with ERAs of 2.00 and 1.42, respectively.

In their recent outing, Wayne State achieved a decisive 21-6 victory over Findlay. A standout performance in this game came from Reagan Paulina, who recorded six RBIs. With notable contributions from Caleb Sanders and Owen Tuccinardi, Wayne State leveraged 13 walks to secure the win. On the mound, multi-inning efforts from Miles Jamieson, Keegan Pulford-Thorpe, and others helped the team maintain their dominance.