Wheeler took a 14-run loss the last time they faced off against Griswold, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Lions had just enough and edged out the Wolverines 3-2 on Wednesday. Surprisingly, this marked the Lions' fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Victoria Kleeman
| 05/21/25 @ Griswold | 5 |
| 05/20/25 @ Parish Hill | 10 |
| 05/17/25 vs Montville | 9 |
| 05/16/25 @ New London | 8 |
| 05/15/25 vs Putnam | 7 |
| + 5 more games |
Victoria Kleeman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Morgyn Perkins, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Wheeler's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-8. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Griswold, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-8.
Looking ahead, Wheeler will head out to square off against Stafford at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Griswold, they will welcome Woodstock Academy at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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