Wheeler was the 3-2 winner over Boone Grove when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Wheeler Bearcats fell 5-1 to the Boone Grove Wolves on Wednesday. Wheeler just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
Clara Phariss put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Phariss has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Phariss was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run.
Phariss wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Megan Vincent, who went 2-for-2 with a double.
On Boone Grove's side, Olivia Treece was incredible, going 1-for-1 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Emily Veschak was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
Wheeler's loss dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Boone Grove, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season.
Wheeler will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Lowell at 4:45 p.m. As for Boone Grove, they will head out on the road to square off against Westville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Boone Grove is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road.
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