Wheeler is 0-10 against New Site since March of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Wheeler Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the New Site Royals at 3:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Monday, Wheeler suffered a tough 10-3 loss at the hands of Tupelo Christian Prep.
Wheeler saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Tice, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Gabe Tice was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, New Site came up short against Hatley on Thursday and fell 5-2. New Site has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Wheeler's defeat dropped their record down to 6-13. As for New Site, their loss dropped their record down to 6-14.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Wheeler has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like New Site struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.6. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Wheeler might still be hurting after the 14-3 defeat they got from New Site in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Wheeler, Troy Taylor (who scored two runs while going 3-for-3) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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