For the second straight game, Wheeler will face off against Vardaman. The Eagles will be playing at home against the Rams at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Wheeler has given up an average of 7.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wheeler heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Thursday. They lost 11-1 to Vardaman. The loss continues a trend for the Eagles in their meetings with the Rams: they've now lost three in a row.
For Vardaman's part, Tyler Hill spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks. Hill has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jack Moore was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Gatlin McGreger was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Vardaman was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wheeler only posted a batting average of .227.
Vardaman pushed their record up to 20-5 with the win, which was their 13th straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Wheeler, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-11.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Wheeler has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Vardaman struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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