Wheeler Athletics

Wheeler Varsity Bearcats built a 5-run lead in the fourth inning and then held off Lake Station Edison's charge for a 7-6 victory on Monday. Lake Station Edison closed the gap by scoring on a single, a walk, a walk, a ground out, and a walk. Wheeler Varsity Bearcats got on the board in the top of the first inning after David Lindlow singled to left field, and Lake Station Edison committed an error, each scoring one run. Caleb McLaughlin earned the win for Wheeler Varsity Bearcats. The starter allowed three hits and four runs (two earned) over four innings, striking out three and walking two. Jordy Hastings took the loss for Lake Station Edison. The hurler went three and one-third innings, surrendering six runs (one earned) on six hits, striking out two and walking one. Victor Hutcheson pitched one inning of scoreless ball for Wheeler Varsity Bearcats in relief. The reliever allowed zero hits, striking out two and walking two. Lindlow led Wheeler Varsity Bearcats with three hits in four at bats. Blake Laba collected two hits for Wheeler Varsity Bearcats in four at bats. Nick Micciche stole two bases. Wheeler Varsity Bearcats ran wild on the base paths, tallying four stolen bases for the game. Wheeler Varsity Bearcats turned one double play in the game. Joaquin Hernandez led Lake Station Edison with three runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. The infielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Xavier Moore, Hernandez, Aiden Rowan, and Clayton Hammons each collected one hit for Lake Station Edison. Lake Station Edison had patience at the plate, piling up 11 walks for the game. Hastings, Gael Gutierrez, Hernandez, Rowan, and Zach Brown led the team with two walks each. Gutierrez stole two bases. Lake Station Edison ran wild on the base paths, tallying four stolen bases for the game. Lake Station Edison turned one double play in the game. Next up for Wheeler Varsity Bearcats is a game against Lake Station Edison on Tuesday.