New Site is 10-0 against Wheeler since March of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The New Site Royals will head out on the road to square off against the Wheeler Eagles at 3:30 p.m. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Thursday, New Site came up short against Hatley and fell 5-2. New Site has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
New Site saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was JB Stacy, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
Meanwhile, Wheeler suffered a tough 10-3 loss at the hands of Tupelo Christian Prep on Monday.
New Site's defeat dropped their record down to 6-14. As for Wheeler, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. New Site has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Wheeler struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.6. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
New Site took their win against Wheeler when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 14-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for New Site since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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