It was a proper cat-fight when Van Wert challenged Bath on Friday. The Cougars took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wildcats. The Cougars were not able to make up for their defeat to the Wildcats from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
Trevor Halker made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Alex Benner also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Van Wert has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-3 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games. As for Bath, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Looking ahead, Van Wert will head out on the road to challenge Versailles at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Cougars' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bath, they will venture away from home to face off against Lima Central Catholic at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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