Wheeler and Merrillville are an even 4-4 against one another since May of 2015, but likely not for long. The Bearcats will square off against the Pirates at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Merrillville took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Wheeler, who comes in off a win.
Wheeler came out on top against Hammond Bishop Noll on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run sixth inning. The Bearcats narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Warriors 6-5. The game was the first time the Bearcats have beaten the Warriors on their field since May 15, 2018.
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The team relied heavily on Nick Bravo, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Nick Micciche, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, Merrillville came up short against Crown Point on Wednesday, falling 21-2. The Pirates have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Merrillville's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Wheeler, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-6.
Wheeler took their victory against Merrillville in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 15-5 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bearcats since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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