Van Wert dropped their record down to 4-3 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They fell 7-4 to the Defiance Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cougars of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Van Wert saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hayden Dowler, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Those RBI were Dowler's first of the season.
As for Defiance, the win keeps they at an undefeated 6-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average this season.
On Defiance's side, they got a big performance out of Noah Gomez, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Brady Borton, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Van Wert will challenge Crestview at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Knights will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight. As for Defiance, they will take on Bowling Green at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bobcats will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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