It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Houston ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 win over the Mississinawa Valley Blackhawks. With that victory, the Wildcats brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Makenna Vondenhuevel
| 04/26/25 vs Mississinawa Valley | 10 |
| 04/26/25 vs Mississinawa Valley | 13 |
| 04/24/25 @ Fort Loramie | 12 |
| 04/22/25 @ Spencerville | 12 |
| 04/21/25 @ Botkins | 13 |
| + 11 more games |
Makenna Vondenhuevel made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over eight innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Olivia Maier was incredible, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Madison Plunkett was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Houston pushed their record up to 12-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Mississinawa Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Houston will head out to face off against Fairlawn at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats are facing the Jets at the right time seeing as the Jets are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Mississinawa Valley, they will host Tri-County North at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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