The Wheeler Lions are taking a road trip to challenge the Parish Hill Pirates at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Wheeler has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wheeler is headed into the match having just suffered their biggest loss since April 28th on Saturday. They lost 17-5 to Montville. The Lions have struggled against the Wolves recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
Chloe Sanders made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Meanwhile, Parish Hill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against University, falling 19-11.
Sionna Houser stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Lillian Cloutier was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Parish Hill's loss dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Wheeler, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-8.
Parish Hill's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Wheeler hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .350. It's a different story for Parish Hill, though, as they've only averaged .257. Will they be able to contain Wheeler's hitters?
Everything went Wheeler's way against Parish Hill in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, as Wheeler made off with a 17-5 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lions since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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