Softball Recap: Wheeling's Losing Streak Snapped at Seven Games

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Previous Games

05/09/25 - Away	5-2 W
04/21/25 - Home	0-5 L
05/03/24 - Home	4-19 L
04/15/24 - Away	1-12 L
05/23/23 - Neutral	0-5 L
+ 5 more games

Wheeling can bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They walked away with a 5-2 win over the Buffalo Grove Bison. This was a revenge game for the Wildcats: when they faced off against the Bison back in April, they had to take a 5-0 defeat.

Ava Shrake spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Caitlyn Fitzgerald, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Viansa Pollina, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.

Wheeling's victory bumped their record up to 6-13. As for Buffalo Grove, their record is now 9-11.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wheeling will face off against Maine East at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Wildcats are facing the Blue Demons at the right time seeing as the Blue Demons are stuck on a 13-game losing streak. As for Buffalo Grove, they will square off against Vernon Hills at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.