Wheeler's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Concord Academy, sneaking past 5-3. The Warriors have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw Concord Academy, too.
Ben Diaz
| 05/07/25 @ Concord Academy | 4 |
| 04/09/25 @ Bancroft | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs Gann Academy | 2 |
| 04/27/24 vs Pingree | 2 |
| 04/28/25 vs Boston Trinity Academy | 1 |
Ben Diaz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed seven innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. He has become a key player for Wheeler: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most two hits, but 3-5-1 otherwise. Diaz was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Wheeler let Jake Charlton and Evren Ozbek run wild. Charlton went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base, while Ozbek went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that Ozbek has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Jacob Himelfarb, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Wheeler's record is now 5-6-1. As for Concord Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wheeler will welcome Berwick Academy at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Warriors' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Concord Academy, they will face off against Bancroft at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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