Landmark extended their losing streak to six on Wednesday, dropping them down to 1-12. They lost 19-5 to the Wheeler Warriors. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-9 back in April.
As for Wheeler, with the victory, they broke their eight-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-10. That 14-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Wheeler's part, Evren Ozbek and Jacob Himelfarb made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Ozbek tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Himelfarb struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and not a single walk). He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Wheeler is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 1-9 otherwise. At bat, Ozbek went 1-for-5 with one home run and three RBI, while Himelfarb got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. The dominant performance also gave Himelfarb a new career-high in RBI (four).
In other batting news, Jake Charlton was a standout: he went 1-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. He has been hot for a while, having posted at least one stolen base the last nine times he's played. Xavier Bain was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Landmark will head out to face off against Bancroft at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Wheeler, they will venture away from home to take on Marianapolis Prep at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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