Van Wert was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Kalida on Thursday. The Cougars were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over the Wildcats. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Cougars considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Samuel Houg spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits.
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On the hitting side, Case Stegaman was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Griffin McCracken, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
Van Wert's victory bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Kalida, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-7 record this season.
Van Wert will venture away from home to take on Coldwater at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Kalida, they will welcome Van Buren at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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