Softball Preview: Delavan Panthers vs. Hartsburg-Emden Stags
The Delavan Panthers will head out on the road to challenge the Hartsburg-Emden Stags at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Delavan is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Tri-Valley just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Wednesday. Their tough 10-1 defeat to the Vikings might stick with them for a while.
Lainey Klokkenga spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and five unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Delavan saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Miley Harper, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, sadly, Hartsburg-Emden is still looking for their first win of the season after six contests. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 16-0 walloping at the hands of Illini Bluffs on Thursday.
Delavan's loss dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Hartsburg-Emden, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.
Delavan took their victory against Hartsburg-Emden when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 12-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Delavan since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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