After losing to Niagara Falls the last time they met, Niagara-Wheatfield decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons won by a run and slipped past the Niagara Falls Wolverines 5-4. That's two games straight that Niagara-Wheatfield has won by just one run.
For Niagara Falls' part, Trevor Meidenbauer was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he struck out 13 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Meidenbauer has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Meidenbauer was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3.
Meidenbauer wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Andrew Brydges, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Connor Morris was another key contributor, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with an RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Niagara-Wheatfield and bumps their season record up to 2-0. As for Niagara Falls, their loss dropped their record down to 7-5.
Niagara-Wheatfield does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Niagara Falls, they will be playing at home against North Tonawanda at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Niagara Falls will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
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