For the second straight game, Falkner will face off against Wheeler. Falkner will square off against Wheeler at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Falkner has given up an average of 8.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Falkner fell victim to Wheeler and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against Wheeler, falling 12-0. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, Falkner's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Wheeler's part, Caleb Brown made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Brown has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brayden Edwards, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Bonds Stephens, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Wheeler has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Falkner, they moved to 11-8 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
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