Wheeling extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 9-9. They came up short against the Rolling Meadows Mustangs, falling 10-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 17-12 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
As for Rolling Meadows, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season. Considering they have won 11 games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Rolling Meadows' part, Luke Schneider was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits (and only one walk). Schneider has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Jack O'Callaghan was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Quinn Hextall, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
While Wheeling had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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