Wheeler County dropped to 5-3 on Monday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell 6-3 to the Treutlen Vikings. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
As for Treutlen, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games.
For Treutlen's part, Ella Roberson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks. Those seven strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Roberson.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wheeler County will face off against Statesboro at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Treutlen, they will head out to face off against Montgomery County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.5 runs per game on average), something the Vikings will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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