Westville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. Their tough 14-4 defeat to the Wheeler Bearcats might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Westville of the 10-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Joey Villarreal made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. Carter Glass was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On Wheeler's side, they let Braydon Prskalo and Nick Bravo loose on the outfield. Prskalo scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Bravo went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Jackson Smith, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Westville's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Wheeler, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Westville will take on Triton at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Wheeler, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Michigan City at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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