Van Wert has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.67 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They came up short against the Wapakoneta Redskins, falling 10-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Cougars were not able to get on the board.
Van Wert's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Wapakoneta, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 9-0.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Van Wert will take on rival Memorial at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Cougars 3.7, the Roughriders 3.9) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Wapakoneta is set to square off against their familiar foe Shawnee at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in the Redskins' favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home while the Indians have been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road.
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