Halfway took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Wheatland, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cardinals sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over the Mules on Monday. The game was the first time the Cardinals have beaten the Mules on their field since April 11, 2019.
| 05/18/26 @ Wheatland | 3-1 |
| 05/14/26 vs Lockwood | 6-5 |
| 05/11/26 vs Hermitage | 5-4 |
The victory (which was Halfway's third in a row) raised their record to 16-11. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.33 runs across that stretch. As for Wheatland, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 22-12 record this season.
Halfway will square off against Dadeville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wheatland does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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