After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Father McGivney Catholic, Vandalia was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Neoga Indians 6-4. While the Vandals didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Andrew Casey
| 04/07/26 vs Neoga | 4 |
| 03/31/26 @ Father McGivney Catholic | 2 |
| 03/18/26 vs Cumberland | 0 |
| 05/12/25 @ Carlyle | 5 |
Andrew Casey and Kohnor Depew made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Casey pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Depew pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Casey posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2025. At the plate, Casey went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run, while Depew earned two runs and two stolen bases. Depew is becoming a predictor of Vandalia's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-3 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Jack Lewis was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that he has brought in this season.
Vandalia's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Neoga, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-5.
Looking ahead, Vandalia will be playing at home against Gillespie at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Neoga, they will head out on the road to square off against Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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