Wheeling is 0-10 against Buffalo Grove since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Wheeling Wildcats will be playing at home against the Buffalo Grove Bison at 4:45 p.m.
Wheeling is is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They lost 14-6 to Palatine.
Meanwhile, Buffalo Grove has not done well against Conant recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. Buffalo Grove had just enough and edged Conant out 5-3. That's two games straight that Buffalo Grove has won by exactly two runs.
Sammie Kosnoff spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Buffalo Grove let McKenna Wagner and Paige Veller loose on the outfield. Wagner went 2-for-4 with a home run, while Veller went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Wheeling's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Buffalo Grove, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-8.
Wheeling suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Buffalo Grove in their previous meeting back in April. Will Wheeling have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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