Pine Grove had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 8-9 to make it four. They fell 6-3 to the Wheeler Eagles. The Panthers were not able to make up for their loss to the Eagles from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
Pine Grove got a good showing from Edie Chapman, who pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off five hits. Chapman has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Pine Grove saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lela Seawright, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
As for Wheeler, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games.
On Wheeler's side, Marli Kate Shockley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Taylor Brooks was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That's the most hits she has posted over her last eight matchups. The team also got some help courtesy of Kinsley Williams, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pine Grove will host Itawamba Agricultural at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Wheeler, they will be playing at home against Thrasher at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rebels have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season.
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