Falkner was forced to take a big loss against Wheeler on Tuesday, they got the better of them on Friday. Falkner sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over Wheeler. This was a revenge game for Falkner: when they faced off against Wheeler on Tuesday, they had to take a 12-0 defeat.
Nolan Ashley
| 04/03/26 @ Wheeler | 1 |
| 03/28/26 vs Bruce | 1 |
| 03/27/26 @ Jumpertown | 1 |
| 03/24/26 vs Jumpertown | 2 |
| 03/23/26 @ Potts Camp | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Nolan Ashley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). He is becoming a predictor of Falkner's success: when he posts at least ten strikeouts the team is undefeated (and 7-8 when he doesn't). Ashley was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last eight games he's played.
Ashley wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Colee Stroupe, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Falkner is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-8 record this season. As for Wheeler, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-7.
Falkner wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 12-2 defeat against Strayhorn on the 4th. As for Wheeler, they will head out on the road to challenge Pine Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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