Baseball Game Preview: Wheeler Eagles vs. Houlka Wildcats

The Wheeler Eagles will head out on the road to challenge the Houlka Wildcats at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Wheeler has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Fans were treated to a battle of the Eagles on Tuesday. Wheeler lost 13-2 to Tupelo Christian Prep. Wheeler has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Wheeler saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brayden Edwards, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.

Meanwhile, Houlka was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Smithville.

Ryder Wilson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.

Houlka's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Wheeler, their loss dropped their record down to 7-10.

Wheeler skirted past Houlka 9-8 in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Wildcats turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.