How to counter runner spamming when moving second?

[CommandConquerer]

I don't see TOO much of a problem from a deployment point of view, although it costed you an unnecessary wit.

Turn 6, much more efficient if you kill the runner on your spawn point with the sniper, then spawn a runner/soldier to kill the one next to your base. You save 1 wit (not having to move the runner to attack), and also keeps the runner on the right, giving you extra vision.