Wheeler extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 5-4 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 7-0 to the St. Bernard Saints, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Saints this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-0 on Monday.
Victoria Kleeman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on eight hits.
As for St. Bernard, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-3. That's two games straight that they have won by exactly seven runs.
On St. Bernard's side, not much got past Anabelle Wenzel, who gave up just two hits to keep Wheeler off the board. Wenzel has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Olivia Kane, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That home run was her first of the season. Helena Coury was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Coming up, Wheeler will venture away from home to take on Stonington at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for St. Bernard, they will welcome Ledyard at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Saints' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Colonels have averaged an impressive 13.3 runs per game this season.
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