Vanlue had lost 21 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 0-19 to make it 22. They lost 11-1 to the Crestline Bulldogs. If the Wildcats were looking for revenge after losing 13-1 to the Bulldogs when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Vanlue saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Greg Spears, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
As for Crestline, they moved to 3-16 with that victory, which also ended their six-game losing streak. Their offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last five games.
On Crestline's side, Quentin Kapp made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Those 12 strikeouts gave Kapp a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Adam Burton was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Jayden Rumple also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vanlue will host Cardinal Stritch at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cardinals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.8 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Crestline, they will welcome New London at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bulldogs are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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