Wheeler Athletics

Wheeler Varsity Bearcats fell to Griffith 11-7 on Tuesday. Griffith were the first to get on the board in the first when A Anthony tripled, scoring three runs. Wheeler Varsity Bearcats made the score 4-3 in the bottom of the second after Nick Micciche drew a walk, scoring one run, and Nick Bravo tripled, scoring two runs. A single by T Miller gave Griffith the lead, 5-4, in the top of the third. Micciche hit a sacrifice fly, which helped Wheeler Varsity Bearcats tie the game at five in the bottom of the fourth. A single by V Scortino gave Griffith the lead, 6-5, in the top of the fifth. Griffith scored five runs on five hits in the top of the sixth inning. J Davenport hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, Anthony singled, scoring one run, Miller singled, scoring two runs, and J Nevarez singled, scoring one run. Bravo started the game for Wheeler Varsity Bearcats. The starter gave up four hits and five runs (two earned) over three innings, striking out seven and walking five. Anthony stepped on the bump first for Griffith. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and four runs (three earned) over three innings, striking out five and walking five. Bravo provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Wheeler Varsity Bearcats with two runs batted in. The pitcher went 2-for-4 on the day. Wheeler Varsity Bearcats had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating nine walks for the game. David Lindlow, Micciche, and Blake Laba led the team with two free passes each. Micciche stole two bases. Wheeler Varsity Bearcats ran wild on the base paths, amassing five stolen bases for the game. Griffith amassed 11 hits in the game. Griffith's Miller, the number eight hitter, led Griffith with four hits in four at bats. Anthony and Miller each drove in four runs for Griffith. Griffith had a strong eye at the plate, amassing eight walks for the game. Davenport and A Gallo led the team with two free passes each. Next up for Wheeler Varsity Bearcats is a game at Hebron on Wednesday.