Wheeler Athletics

Davian Carrera drove in four runs on three hits to lead Boone Grove Varsity Wolves past Wheeler Varsity Bearcats 10-0 on Wednesday. Carrera singled in the third scoring two, tripled in the first scoring one, and singled in the fifth scoring one. Javy Carrera struck out 12 batters on the day. The pitcher also surrendered one hit and zero runs over five innings while walking six. Boone Grove Varsity Wolves got on the board in the top of the first inning after Carrera tripled to right field, Ben Truby grounded out, and Wheeler Varsity Bearcats committed an error, each scoring one run. Boone Grove Varsity Wolves added two runs in the second. Carrera singled to right field following a 7-pitch at-bat, making the score 5-0. Boone Grove Varsity Wolves added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Wheeler Varsity Bearcats committed an error, and Carrera singled to center field, each scoring two runs. Caleb McLaughlin took the loss for Wheeler Varsity Bearcats. The pitcher went four innings, giving up nine runs (four earned) on three hits, striking out one and walking 10. Boone Grove Varsity Wolves had patience at the plate, amassing 10 walks for the game. Johnny Bobos and Seth Pitcock led the team with two free passes each. Tristan Wilson stole two bases. Boone Grove Varsity Wolves ran wild on the base paths, amassing five stolen bases for the game. Boone Grove Varsity Wolves didn't commit a single error in the field. Truby had the most chances in the field with 12. McLaughlin led Wheeler Varsity Bearcats with one hit in two at bats. Nick Micciche led Wheeler Varsity Bearcats with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Micciche stole two bases. Wheeler Varsity Bearcats turned one double play in the game.