Wheaton hadn't done well against Exeter recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Bulldogs came out on top against the Tigers by a score of 8-3. This was a revenge game for the Bulldogs: when they faced off against the Tigers two weeks ago, they had to take a 2-0 defeat.
Logan Brattin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Wheaton is 2-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 8-9 otherwise. Brattin was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Those two runs gave him a new career-high.
Riley Roller
| 05/07/26 vs Verona | 7 |
| 05/11/26 @ Exeter | 4 |
| 04/21/26 vs Greenfield | 4 |
| 03/31/26 @ Niangua | 4 |
| 04/24/26 vs Pleasant Hope | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
In other batting news, Riley Roller was incredible, going 3-for-5 with four RBI and one stolen base. He has become a key player for Wheaton: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three RBI, but 6-10 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaman Kinnamon, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
The win got Wheaton back to even at 10-10. As for Exeter, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-18.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Wheaton will face off against Sarcoxie at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Exeter, they will square off against Hurley at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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