Whiting had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 2-8 to make it four. They lost 16-4 to the Wheeler Bearcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Oilers have suffered against the Bearcats since May 20, 2021.
Whiting saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kasen Dunn, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was Dunn's first of the season. Noah Cruz was another, earning one run and two stolen bases.
As for Wheeler, their record is now 5-7. They not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since May 25, 2024 (when they won 17-0).
On Wheeler's side, Jack Gaetz made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. The dominant performance also gave Gaetz a new career-high in strikeouts (four). He was also big at the plate, earning one RBI and two runs.
In other batting news, Nick Bravo was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. What's more, he posted four RBI, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Freddy Gaetz, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Coming up, Whiting will head out to square off against Hammond Bishop Noll at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Wheeler, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Newton at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. The Bearcats are facing the Spartans at the right time seeing as the Spartans are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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