Preview: Wheeler Eagles vs. Tremont Eagles
Wheeler is 10-0 against Tremont since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Wheeler Eagles will head out on the road to take on the Tremont Eagles at 5:00 p.m. The last three games Wheeler has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Saturday, it was a hard-fought game, but Wheeler had to settle for an 8-6 defeat against Ingomar. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Wheeler in their matchups with Ingomar: they've now lost eight in a row.
Wheeler saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hunter Woodruff, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabe Tice, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Tremont fell victim to Biggersville and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They suffered a rough 10-0 defeat at the hands of the Lions. Tremont just can't catch a break and has now endured six losses in a row.
Wheeler's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Tremont, their loss dropped their record down to 3-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Wheeler has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Tremont struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.6 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Everything went Wheeler's way against Tremont in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 as Wheeler made off with a 12-2 victory. Does Wheeler have another victory up their sleeve, or will Tremont turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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