Van came into this matchup off a tough eight-run defeat on Monday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Mingo Central Miners by a score of 5-3 on Tuesday. The Bulldogs just can't catch a break and have now endured six losses in a row.
Layla Albright
| 04/29/25 vs Mingo Central | 9 |
| 04/28/25 @ Mount View | 5 |
| 04/26/25 vs Tolsia | 8 |
Layla Albright spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Calli Brown made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Hailey Tackett was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
Van's defeat dropped their record down to 3-18. As for Mingo Central, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Van will host Tug Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bulldogs will need to watch out since the Panthers have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matchups. As for Mingo Central, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Chapmanville Regional at 6:00 p.m.
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