Van Wert has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.75 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They came up short against the New Haven Bulldogs, falling 10-0. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2022.
Van Wert saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Case Stegaman, who went 1-for-2 with one triple. That triple was Stegaman's first of the season.
Van Wert's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for New Haven, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Van Wert will take on Shawnee at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed eight runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for New Haven, they will challenge Norwell at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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