Wheeler dropped their record down to 6-8 on Saturday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the North Newton Spartans. The Bearcats were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Spartans earlier this season, when they won 5-4.
Nick Bravo put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed over his last four matchups. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Keegan Kuehl made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
As for North Newton, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-8. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Like Wheeler, North Newton also got a great game from a two-way player: Koye Viers. He tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Viers has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Preston Boezeman, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Domanic Hudec was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two RBI and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wheeler will venture away from home to take on River Forest at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bearcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Ingots have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season. As for North Newton, they are taking a road trip to face off against Delphi Community at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Oracles have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
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