The Wheeler Bearcats will head out to challenge the Hammond Morton Governors at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Wheeler came into their game on Thursday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 11-0 to Kouts.
Meanwhile, Hammond Morton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They came up short against Highland, falling 9-0. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Governors were not able to get on the board.
Hammond Morton saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nate George, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases. Victor Scardine also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Hammond Morton's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Wheeler, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Wheeler has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Hammond Morton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Wheeler came up short against Hammond Morton when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 10-7. Can the Bearcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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