Mississinawa Valley's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Houston Wildcats a 4-0 shutout. The Blackhawks were shut out 16-0 the last time they took on the Wildcats, so the Blackhawks were just returning the favor.
Seth Kiser
| 04/10/25 @ National Trail | 4 |
| 04/08/25 vs Franklin Monroe | 3 |
| 04/24/25 vs Ansonia | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Arcanum | 2 |
| 04/01/25 @ Fairlawn | 2 |
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Seth Kiser was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Mississinawa Valley is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 3-10 otherwise. Kiser was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caden Hanes, who went 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. Cole McGlothlin was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Mississinawa Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Mississinawa Valley has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-11 record this season. As for Houston, their loss dropped their record down to 5-16.
Coming up, Houston will be playing at home against Celina at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight. Mississinawa Valley will be paying especially close attention to Houston's matchup: after Houston faces off against Botkins, they'll take on Mississinawa Valley again at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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