Wheeling was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Hersey Huskies by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wheeling of the 5-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
Tyler Zangara and Zach Neukirch did some serious damage despite the final result: Zangara went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI, while Neukirch scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Hersey's side, Brad Lemke looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Drew Phillips was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Brandon Pflomm was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Wheeling's defeat dropped their record down to 8-13. As for Hersey, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 17-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wheeling will take on Conant at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Conant is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Hersey, they will head out on the road to challenge Palatine at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Hersey is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road.
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