DETROIT, Mich. — After a tight first five innings, Parkside couldn't keep pace with Wayne State's offensive outburst, falling 12-2 on Saturday afternoon at Harwell Field.

How it happened:
Parkside grabbed a 2-0 lead in the third when Dylan Sayles delivered a two-out, two-run single up the middle. But the advantage didn't last long. Wayne State answered immediately in the bottom half of the inning with a two-run double from Jacoby Dale.

From there, the Warriors seized control. Wayne State added a go-ahead run in the fifth, then erupted for nine more runs over the next three innings, including a six-run seventh that broke the game open. Caleb Sanders starred at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two doubles, three runs scored, and three RBIs. Dale and Reagan Paulina each drove in multiple runs, while Ty Garza reached base five times and stole two bases.

Parkside's bullpen struggled to keep the game within reach, allowing 10 earned runs across the final four innings. Seven different Rangers pitchers saw action, with starter Keegan Waters going 3.2 innings and taking a no-decision. Austin Drayna was tagged with the loss after surrendering the go-ahead run in the fifth.

Offensively, Parkside managed just six hits, with Peter Fusek leading the way with a 3-for-4 effort. Sayles had two hits and drove in both Parkside runs.

Next:
With the loss, Parkside and Wayne State now sit tied in the GLIAC standings at 12-12. Parkside and Wayne State will represent the three and four seeds in the upcoming GLIAC Tournament and will face each other in the opening round in Lansing on Thursday at 7:00pm (ET). Links to coverage can be found at ParksideRamgers.com/coverage.