The Wheeler Bearcats will be playing at home against the Glenn Falcons at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wheeler will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive.
Wheeler is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against Lake Station Edison (and have done all season long). Wheeler's pitcher stepped up to hand Lake Station Edison a 14-0 shutout on Monday.
Nora Howell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Howell has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Howell was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Wheeler got a massive performance out of Abby Allen, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-1. Another player making a difference was Isabela Lira, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Glenn ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged Culver Academies out 12-11. The win made it back-to-back victories for Glenn.
MAC Timm spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and six unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Payton Thomas was a standout: she scored five runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Natalie Wilton was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Wheeler has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. As for Glenn, their victory bumped their record up to 10-11.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wheeler has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .514. However, it's not like Glenn struggles in that department as they've averaged .460. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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