Wheeling was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 11-2 to the Hoffman Estates Hawks. Wheeling was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hoffman Estates apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
For Hoffman Estates' part, Chinno Shellenberger looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Shellenberger has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Josh Shemanskis was incredible, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and a double. Jaden Holmes was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Wheeling's defeat dropped their record down to 9-20. As for Hoffman Estates, their win bumped their record up to 8-23.
Wheeling will head out on the road to square off against Maine East at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Wheeling is facing Maine East at the right time seeing as Maine East is stuck on a three-game losing streak. Hoffman Estates does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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