There's no place like home for Wheeler, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They blew past the Whiting Oilers 16-4 on Friday. The matchup marked the Bearcats' most dominant win of the season so far.
Jack Gaetz made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Wheeler is 3-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 2-6 otherwise. Gaetz was also solid in the batter's box, earning one RBI and two runs. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024.
Nick Bravo
| 04/19/25 @ Hammond Morton | 3 |
| 04/12/25 @ Westville | 3 |
| 04/25/25 vs Whiting | 2 |
| 04/22/25 @ Hammond Bishop Noll | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ South Central | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nick Bravo, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. He is becoming a predictor of Wheeler's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 4-2 (and 1-5 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Freddy Gaetz, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Wheeler always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Wheeler's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Whiting, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season.
Wheeler will welcome North Newton at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. The Bearcats are facing the Spartans at the right time seeing as the Spartans are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Whiting, they will square off against Hammond Bishop Noll at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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