Tremont hasn't had much luck against Wheeler recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. Tremont will be playing at home against Wheeler at 4:30 p.m. Tremont has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Potts Camp hit Tremont with a seven-run first inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Eagles came up short against the Cardinals, falling 13-3. That's two games in a row now that the Eagles have lost by exactly ten runs.
Tremont saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nathan Crenshaw, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Brayden Garrett also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, Wheeler hadn't done well against Hickory Flat recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Eagles put the hurt on the Rebels with a sharp 20-4 victory. That looming 20-4 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Eagles yet this season.
Gauge Walker made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Walker was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one RBI.
In other batting news, Wheeler got a massive performance out of Bonds Stephens, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. Brayden Edwards was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI.
Wheeler always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March of 2025.
Wheeler's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-1. As for Tremont, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Tremont has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Wheeler struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
