Van Wert had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-3 to make it five. They lost 11-1 to the Parkway Panthers. The Cougars were not able to make up for their loss to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in March of 2024.
Van Wert saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Haley Dunlap, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double. Layla Sudduth also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for Parkway, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.7 runs this season.
On Parkway's side, Bryn Schoenleben was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. Schoenleben was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brittyn Bruns, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Madelyn Stover was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Coming up, Van Wert will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Lincolnview at 4:30 p.m. As for Parkway, they will welcome Botkins at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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