Softball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Byrkleigh Kraft and Rudy Gilbert Lead Deer Creek-Mackinaw to Victory

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Previous 5 Games

05/15/25 - Home	7-2 W
03/27/24 - Away	16-7 W
04/22/23 - Away	9-4 W
03/29/23 - Home	13-2 W
05/11/21 - Home	3-2 W

Deer Creek-Mackinaw won the last time they faced Delavan and things went their way on Thursday too. The Chiefs came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 7-2 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game).

Mackenzie Knowles spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on seven hits.

On the hitting side, Deer Creek-Mackinaw let Rudy Gilbert and Byrkleigh Kraft run wild. Gilbert went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI, while Kraft went 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That's the most runs Gilbert has posted over her last 11 matchups.

Deer Creek-Mackinaw's victory bumped their record up to 15-11. As for Delavan, their loss dropped their record down to 12-15.

Looking ahead, Deer Creek-Mackinaw will square off against Fisher at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Delavan, they will welcome PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bluejays have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.