It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Wheeler had no problem doing just that on Friday. They skirted past the Potts Camp Cardinals 5-3. That's more bragging rights for the Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Caleb Brown made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
Brady Cobb
| 04/17/26 @ Potts Camp | 5 |
| 03/17/26 vs Jumpertown | 3 |
| 04/13/26 vs Hickory Flat | 2 |
| 03/09/26 vs Houlka | 2 |
| 02/24/26 @ Hickory Flat | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brady Cobb, who went 1-for-3 with five stolen bases and one run. Those five stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Lucas Hall also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Wheeler's win bumped their record up to 13-10. As for Potts Camp, their loss dropped their record down to 14-7.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Wheeler beat the Cardinals by a score of 7-0 on Saturday.
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