Baseball Recap: Wheeler Warriors vs. Portsmouth Abbey Ravens
Wheeler was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Portsmouth Abbey Ravens by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wheeler of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Will Singer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Jay Heller was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Wheeler's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Portsmouth Abbey, their win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wheeler's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Concord Academy at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Portsmouth Abbey will take on Lexington Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Portsmouth Abbey's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Lexington Christian Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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