Merrillville hit Wheeler with a four-run second inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bearcats fell just short of the Pirates by a score of 8-7. The Bearcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pirates apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Jack Gaetz made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Cash Micciche also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Wheeler has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games. As for Merrillville, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-9.
Wheeler wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 16-4 victory against Whiting on the 25th. As for Merrillville, they have also already played their next game, an 11-4 win against Hammond Central on the 28th.
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