Van Wert's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They walked away with a 7-2 victory over the Miller City Wildcats. The Cougars' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Emma West made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. West was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. That run marked the first that she has scored this season.
In other batting news, Lauren Gearhart was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Those runs were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Katie DeAmicis, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Van Wert hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive contests.
Van Wert's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Miller City, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Van Wert will venture away from home to take on Ottoville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Big Green have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.29 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Miller City, they will square off against Fairview at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Apaches will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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