It was a good run, but Wheeling unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Wednesday. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Elk Grove Grenadiers. Wheeling was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Elk Grove apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Monday.
Grant Scheuerman put in work no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Scheuerman was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a triple and a run.
Scheuerman wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Collin Fitzgerald, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Reid Gerjerts, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Wheeling's loss dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Elk Grove, their win ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wheeling will square off against Fremd at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Fremd is coming into the contest with four straight defeats at home, meaning Wheeling will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Elk Grove, they will head out on the road to face off against Palatine at 4:45 p.m. on Friday.
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