For the second straight game, Wheeler will face off against Thrasher. The Eagles will head out on the road to square off against the Rebels at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wheeler is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.
Wheeler took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Thrasher with a sharp 14-5 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Eagles have posted against the Rebels since March 1, 2022.
Caleb Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 13 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
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At the plate, the team relied heavily on Peirce Spencer, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Wheeler's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-5 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Lucas Hall, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Wheeler pushed their record up to 8-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Thrasher, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Wheeler has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Thrasher struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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