After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Biggersville, Wheeler was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Houlka Wildcats 9-8. This was payback for Wheeler, who suffered a 10-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Ethan Tice made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Tice was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Tice wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hunter Woodruff, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Wheeler's victory bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Houlka, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wheeler will take on Tupelo Christian Prep at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Tupelo Christian Prep will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Wheeler surely won't give up without a fight. As for Houlka, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Vardaman at 7:00 p.m.
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