Van scored the most runs they've had this season on Monday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Cross Lanes Christian Warriors by a score of 12-11. The loss continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their meetings with the Warriors: they've now lost five in a row.
Brailynn McCarty and Hailey Tackett did some serious damage despite the final result: McCarty scored two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while Tackett scored two runs while going 2-for-5. What's more, McCarty posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Piper Austin also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Van's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Cross Lanes Christian, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Van will welcome Mount View at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Cross Lanes Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Joseph Central at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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