Wheeler couldn't quite beat Portage on Monday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the 13-run defeat they were dealt last Friday. The Wheeler Bearcats fell just short of the Portage Indians by a score of 9-7. Wheeler has struggled against Portage recently, as their matchup on Monday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Nick Bravo was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Lucas McNamara, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base.
On Portage's side, Conner Archer looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Hunter Cole was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Conrad, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-3.
Wheeler's loss dropped their record down to 11-11. As for Portage, the victory got them back to even at 11-11.
Wheeler will head out on the road to challenge Hanover Central at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Portage, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Chesterton, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Chesterton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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