Portage won the last time they faced Wheeler, and things went their way on Monday too. The Portage Indians sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 victory over the Wheeler Bearcats. The win made it back-to-back victories for Portage.
Conner Archer looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Hunter Cole was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Conrad, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-3.
On Wheeler's side, Nick Bravo made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Lucas McNamara, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base.
The win got Portage back to even at 11-11. As for Wheeler, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-11.
Portage will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Chesterton at 4:30 p.m. Chesterton will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Portage surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wheeler, they will head out on the road to take on Hanover Central at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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