The Whiting Oilers will face off against the Wheeler Bearcats at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Whiting came up short against Hobart on Thursday, falling 12-1. The defeat continues a trend for the Oilers in their meetings with the Brickies: they've now lost seven in a row.
Whiting saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Noah Cruz, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run. Jaiden Nunez also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Wheeler fell victim to Lowell and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They lost 10-0 to the Red Devils.
Whiting's loss dropped their record down to 3-20. As for Wheeler, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 10-16.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Whiting has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Wheeler struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Whiting might still be hurting after the 16-4 loss they got from Wheeler in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Oilers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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