Kade Wede led Harrisburg to a 7-3 victory over Sioux Falls Jefferson with a stellar performance, striking out 13 batters in six innings. He allowed only one earned run and five hits during the game.
Key points
Kade Wede struck out 13 batters
Harrisburg won 7-3 against Jefferson
Wede allowed one earned run and five hits
He mixed three pitches effectively
Wede's performance included a six-inning outing
HarrisburgSioux Falls JeffersonKade Wede
Wede wows on mound, Harrisburg baseball beats Jefferson 7-3
HARRISBURG â Kade Wede had some of his best stuff working on Thursday, April 16, mixing his three pitches often in a dominant showing and a 7-3 win over Sioux Falls Jefferson.
Wede's fastball was buzzing by guys and drawing some uncomfortable swings, his cutter was a magnet for weak contact and foul balls and his slider was buckling knees and punching tickets. That led to a six-inning performance with 13 strikeouts while allowing five hits, a hit batter and one earned run.
"I was getting good swing and misses as well as rollovers," Wede said. "I was trying to keep the ball down, really allowing my defense to work. Pitches were executed and I was putting it in the zone, allowing them to try and put swings on it."
Wede was able to mix up his sequencing, sometimes working with the traditional hard then soft to get batters out and other times starting with his breaking balls to finish guys off with his fastball.
No matter how he did it, the fastball was just too much for most Jefferson hitters. The junior righty went to it frequently and was able to command it most of the day.
"I would say it's my two pitch because I have a lot of confidence in my cutter, but I throw it pretty hard so I would say that's a hard pitch for a lot of hitters to hit in South Dakota," Wede said. "I rely on that and I have a lot of confidence in it."
Harrisburg head coach Tony Lanier felt Wede was near his best, and his workhorse delivered just another dominant outing. His biggest worry when Wede toes the rubber is simply if he's able to harness the stuff on a daily basis.
Jeffersonâs Easton Riley (13) throws the back to Everett Salonen (24) while playing against the Harrisburg Tigers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
Q&A
What was Kade Wede's performance like in the game against Jefferson?
Kade Wede had a dominant performance, striking out 13 batters and allowing only one earned run in six innings.
What was the final score of the Harrisburg vs. Jefferson baseball game?
The final score was Harrisburg 7, Jefferson 3.
How many strikeouts did Kade Wede achieve in the game?
Kade Wede achieved 13 strikeouts during the game against Jefferson.
What pitches did Kade Wede use effectively during the game?
Kade Wede effectively mixed his fastball, cutter, and slider to dominate the opposing hitters.
Related Articles
NBA·Recap
Murray's FT dominance irks Wolves, lifts Nuggets
Jamal Murray scored 30 points and set a franchise record by making all 16 free throw attempts in the Nuggets' 116-105 win over the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the playoffs. The victory gives Denver a 1-0 lead in the series.
ESPN News··1 min read
Sports·Feature
WrestleMania 42: Bianca Belair returns with surprise announcement about her WWE future
Bianca Belair returns to WrestleMania 42 with a surprise pregnancy announcement!
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
NFL
2026 NFL draft: All New York Giants picks following Dexter Lawrence trade
Giants trade Dexter Lawrence, gain 10th pick in 2026 NFL Draft
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
Sports
Bianca Belair Shocks The World With Pregnancy Announcement At WrestleMania 42
Bianca Belair surprises fans with pregnancy announcement at WrestleMania 42!
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
Sports
Blockbuster: What Dexter Lawrence trade could mean for Giants' 2026 draft plans
Giants trade Dexter Lawrence to Bengals for No. 10 pick in 2026 draft.
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
Sports
Washington football displays depth, talent at first spring scrimmage
Washington football showcases depth and talent in first spring scrimmage.
See every story in Sports â including breaking news and analysis.
Harrisburgâs Andrew Dierks (5) slides to third base while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
Harrisburgâs Andrew Dierks (5) catches the ball from left field while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
Jeffersonâs Easton Riley (13) catches the ball to get out Harrisburgâs Evin Edwards (18) while playing against the Harrisburg Tigers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
Jeffersonâs Griffen Schlapkohl runs to catch the ball while Harrisburgâs Evin Edwards (18) slides to second base on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
Jeffersonâs Everett Salonen (24) pitches from the mound while playing against the Harrisburg Tigers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
Harrisburgâs Gavin Weir (1) slides to second base while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
Harrisburgâs Gavin Weir (1) runs to third base while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
Harrisburgâs Noah Rutten shakes hands with his coach while running home while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
Jeffersonâs Matnel Jensen pitches from the mound while playing against the Harrisburg Tigers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
Harrisburgâs Andrew Dierks (5) slides to second base while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
Harrisburgâs Kade Wede (14) pitches from the mound while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
Harrisburgâs Kade Wede (14) pitches from the mound while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
Harrisburgâs Wyatt Witwicki (11) throws the ball from center field while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
Harrisburgâs Treydon Hofer (8) retrieves the ball back from the umpire while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
Harrisburgâs Landen Bachtell (7) pitches from the mound while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
Harrisburgâs Bryson Esser (15) runs with his team after they win the game on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
1 / 17
See photos of Harrisburg baseball vs Jefferson
Jeffersonâs Easton Riley (13) throws the back to Everett Salonen (24) while playing against the Harrisburg Tigers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
1 / 17
See photos of Harrisburg baseball vs Jefferson
Jeffersonâs Easton Riley (13) throws the back to Everett Salonen (24) while playing against the Harrisburg Tigers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
2 / 17
See photos of Harrisburg baseball vs Jefferson
Harrisburgâs Andrew Dierks (5) slides to third base while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
3 / 17
See photos of Harrisburg baseball vs Jefferson
Harrisburgâs Andrew Dierks (5) catches the ball from left field while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
4 / 17
See photos of Harrisburg baseball vs Jefferson
Jeffersonâs Easton Riley (13) catches the ball to get out Harrisburgâs Evin Edwards (18) while playing against the Harrisburg Tigers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
5 / 17
See photos of Harrisburg baseball vs Jefferson
Jeffersonâs Griffen Schlapkohl runs to catch the ball while Harrisburgâs Evin Edwards (18) slides to second base on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
6 / 17
See photos of Harrisburg baseball vs Jefferson
Jeffersonâs Everett Salonen (24) pitches from the mound while playing against the Harrisburg Tigers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
7 / 17
See photos of Harrisburg baseball vs Jefferson
Harrisburgâs Gavin Weir (1) slides to second base while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
8 / 17
See photos of Harrisburg baseball vs Jefferson
Harrisburgâs Gavin Weir (1) runs to third base while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
9 / 17
See photos of Harrisburg baseball vs Jefferson
Harrisburgâs Noah Rutten shakes hands with his coach while running home while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
10 / 17
See photos of Harrisburg baseball vs Jefferson
Jeffersonâs Matnel Jensen pitches from the mound while playing against the Harrisburg Tigers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
11 / 17
See photos of Harrisburg baseball vs Jefferson
Harrisburgâs Andrew Dierks (5) slides to second base while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
12 / 17
See photos of Harrisburg baseball vs Jefferson
Harrisburgâs Kade Wede (14) pitches from the mound while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
13 / 17
Wede wows on mound, Harrisburg baseball beats Jefferson 7-3
Harrisburgâs Kade Wede (14) pitches from the mound while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
14 / 17
See photos of Harrisburg baseball vs Jefferson
Harrisburgâs Wyatt Witwicki (11) throws the ball from center field while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
15 / 17
See photos of Harrisburg baseball vs Jefferson
Harrisburgâs Treydon Hofer (8) retrieves the ball back from the umpire while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
16 / 17
See photos of Harrisburg baseball vs Jefferson
Harrisburgâs Landen Bachtell (7) pitches from the mound while playing against the Jefferson Cavaliers on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
17 / 17
See photos of Harrisburg baseball vs Jefferson
Harrisburgâs Bryson Esser (15) runs with his team after they win the game on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Dakota Access Field in Harrisburg, South Dakota.
"He's going to eat the bulk of our innings and go out and compete is all I can tell him," Lanier said. "He's got the stuff, he's just got to trust it. There was obviously a lot of stuff today in all of his pitches."
Wede's reliability is big for a Harrisburg team that has won five games in a row after an 0-4 start while playing in Kansas. His ability to hold down even the best offenses allows the Tigers' hitters to be freed up to make reads on the opposing starter and put together quality at bats.
"The way they're going right now, we can trust anybody, not just Wede, to be out there on the mound," Lanier said. "The offense is going to be there to pick us up. We stick with our approaches and hit balls hard."
Bryson Esser took full advantage of being freed up, breaking out with a pair of home runs on the day. Esser bounces in and out of the lineup and done too much damage at the dish yet in 2026, but the 6-foot-1 sophomore made a major impact against Jefferson.
"I'm just looking to get the barrel to the ball for line drives and whatever happens, happens," Esser said. "If it goes out, it goes out. With that wind blowing out, just put it in the air and it'll go."
Both homers were pulled, and resulted in a four-RBI day. Lanier was happy to see Esser finally put together the quality at bats needed to get into his big-time power.
The explosion also may have earned him some more consistent playing time.
"After he's looking like that, it's always a fun thing to see," Lanier said. "He sits on an off-speed pitch and finds one over the fence. It's just really cool to see."