Cougars
| 04/17/26 @ Bath | 2-10 |
| 04/14/26 vs Elida | 3-2 |
| 04/11/26 @ Kenton | 10-0 |
| 04/09/26 @ Lima Central Catholic | 11-7 |
| 04/07/26 vs Shawnee | 7-8 |
Van Wert dropped down to 4-5 on Friday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Bath Wildcats, falling 10-2. The Cougars were not able to make up for their loss to the Wildcats from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Van Wert saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Halley Dunlap, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
As for Bath, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-5. Considering they have won four games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Bath's side, Tarynn Vorhes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. Vorhes has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Hailee Mauk was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Emmie Parker was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Van Wert will head out to challenge Fairview at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Bath, they will face off against Shawnee at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season.
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