Dieterich extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 3-4. They fell 8-3 to the Vandalia Vandals. The Movin Maroons were not able to make up for their defeat to the Vandals from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
Bryce Bohnhoff made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Mason Lidy was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Vandalia, their record now sits at 5-2. While they didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
On Vandalia's side, Jack Lewis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on nine hits. Lewis has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Andrew Casey and Kohnor Depew did most of the damage at the plate: Casey got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI, while Depew went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most RBI Casey has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Adam Buscher, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Coming up, Dieterich will be playing in front of their home fans against North Clay/Clay City at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. North Clay/Clay City's pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so Dieterich's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Vandalia, they will venture away from home to square off against Father McGivney Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vandals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Griffins have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season.
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