Wheatmore is 0-6 against Uwharrie Charter Academy since March of 2022 but things could change on Monday. Wheatmore will square off against Uwharrie Charter Academy at 6:00 p.m. Wheatmore has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wheatmore managed to slip by Southeast Guilford the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Wheatmore came up short against Southeast Guilford on Wednesday, falling 12-3.
Wheatmore saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddie Nichols, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Even though they lost, Wheatmore hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most two strikeouts in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Uwharrie Charter Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Randleman.
Wheatmore's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Uwharrie Charter Academy, their loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 5-3.
Monday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Wheatmore hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .376. However, it's not like Uwharrie Charter Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .335. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wheatmore might still be hurting after the 7-0 defeat they got from Uwharrie Charter Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Wheatmore avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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