Kalida extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 13-7 in the process. They came up short against the Van Wert Cougars, falling 10-4. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
As for Van Wert, their record now sits at 8-6. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for their hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
For Van Wert's part, 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.
At the plate, 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. Griffin McCracken was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
Looking ahead, Kalida will be playing at home against Van Buren at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Van Wert, they will head out to take on Coldwater at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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