Wheeling extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 7-7. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Elk Grove Grenadiers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Wildcats have suffered since May 7, 2025.
Wheeling saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alaina Costello, who went 3-for-4 with one run.
As for Elk Grove, their victory bumped their record up to 10-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted against Wheeling since May 7, 2022.
On Elk Grove's side, Brianna Magner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on eight hits and racked up 13 Ks. Magner has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Wheeling will take on rival Rolling Meadows at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Elk Grove is set to face off against their familiar foe Schaumburg at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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