Baseball Game Preview: Wheeling Wildcats vs. Maine West Warriors

Wheeling is 0-4 against Maine West since April of 2017 but things could change on Tuesday. The Wildcats will welcome the Warriors at 4:45 p.m. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.

Wheeling managed to slip by Conant the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Wildcats lost 7-1 to the Cougars on Monday.

Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Maine West's offense. They fell just short of Glenbrook South by a score of 2-0 on Monday. The Warriors haven't had much luck with the Titans recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.

Julian Delao spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.

Wheeling's defeat dropped their record down to 11-19. As for Maine West, their loss dropped their record down to 8-20-1.

Wheeling suffered a grim 9-3 defeat to Maine West in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.