Wheeling hasn't had much luck against Hersey recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Wildcats will take on the Huskies at 4:45 p.m. Wheeling is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Wheeling turned things around against Streamwood on Saturday. They blew past the Sabres 16-1.
Viansa Pollina
| 04/26/25 vs Streamwood | 4 |
| 03/31/25 @ Elmwood Park | 3 |
| 04/23/25 @ Elk Grove | 2 |
| 04/16/25 @ Palatine | 1 |
| 04/10/25 vs Lake Forest | 1 |
Caitlyn Fitzgerald and Viansa Pollina did most of the damage at the plate: Fitzgerald went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and two doubles, while Pollina went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those four hits gave Pollina a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jessica Niznik, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Wheeling was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .571. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Saturday just wasn't the day for Hersey's offense. They lost 11-0 to Glenbrook North on Saturday. The game marked the first time this season in which the Huskies were not able to get on the board.
Wheeling's record is now 5-6. As for Hersey, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.
Wheeling might still be hurting after the 17-1 defeat they got from Hersey in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Wildcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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