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| 04/24/25 - Home | 8-7 W |
| 04/18/24 - Away | 5-15 L |
| 04/21/23 - Away | 2-0 W |
| 04/21/22 - Home | 10-0 W |
| 05/01/21 - Away | 3-15 L |
| + 4 more games |
Merrillville took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Wheeler, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Pirates won by a run and slipped past the Bearcats 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Pirates have posted since April 25, 2024.
Arvee'A Ford was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. Trevor Goodwin was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Merrillville's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-9. As for Wheeler, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Merrillville didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 11-4 win against Hammond Central on the 28th. As for Wheeler, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 16-4 victory against Whiting on the 25th.
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