After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Walton, Kennesaw Mountain was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 win over the Wheeler Wildcats. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Kennesaw Mountain also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2023.
Landon Meng tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Isander Poventud was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3. Garrett Bartlett was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Kennesaw Mountain pushed their record up to 5-8 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs per game. As for Wheeler, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kennesaw Mountain will take on Hillgrove at 5:55 p.m. on Wednesday. Hillgrove's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Kennesaw Mountain's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Wheeler, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Kennesaw Mountain at 5:55 p.m.
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