Wheeler hasn't had much luck against Kennesaw Mountain recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Wheeler Wildcats will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Kennesaw Mountain Mustangs at 1:10 p.m.
Wheeler is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They fell just short of Mt. Bethel Christian Academy by a score of 3-2 on Thursday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it seven in a row.
Wheeler got a good showing from Joshua Welkis, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Camden Lansdell was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Kennesaw Mountain gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They walked away with a 4-1 win over Paulding County.
Jackson Dietz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (five).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Isander Poventud, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was John Trollinger, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Wheeler might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Kennesaw Mountain when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will Wheeler have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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