The Van Wert Cougars will challenge the Wayne Trace Raiders at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Van Wert is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Van Wert had just enough and edged out Ottawa-Glandorf 4-3. The Cougars haven't had any issues with the Titans recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Finley Dickinson
| 04/21/26 vs Celina | 4 |
| 05/07/26 vs Wapakoneta | 2 |
| 04/24/26 @ Defiance | 2 |
| 04/09/26 @ Heritage | 2 |
| 04/17/26 vs Bath | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Finley Dickinson made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Van Wert is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 7-9 otherwise. Dickinson was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April.
In other pitching news, Van Wert got a great performance from Conner Harris as he tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Harris has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Easton Putman, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Griffin McCracken, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Wayne Trace fell victim to Bath and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 2-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Raiders have suffered since April 10th.
Wayne Trace has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-11 record this season. As for Van Wert, the victory got them back to even at 10-10.
Van Wert came up short against Wayne Trace when the teams last played back in April, falling 8-5. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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