Delavan and El Paso-Gridley are an even 3-3 against one another since April of 2017, but likely not for long. The Panthers will welcome the Titans at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Delavan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Delavan's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 17-0 margin over Peoria Heights. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.
Lainey Klokkenga
| 04/17/25 @ Peoria Heights | 6 |
| 04/16/25 @ Midwest Central/Illini Central | 10 |
| 04/14/25 @ Illini Bluffs | 5 |
| 04/12/25 vs Orion | 6 |
| 04/12/25 vs Seymour | 10 |
| + 5 more games |
Lainey Klokkenga made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two triples, three runs, and three RBI while going 4-for-4. That's the most triples she has posted since back in March of 2024.
In other pitching news, Mia Mammen looked comfortable as she tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Nola Houston was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one triple. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jayley Fisher, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Delavan kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three contests, El Paso-Gridley finally came back down to earth on Wednesday. They came up short against Tremont, falling 13-0. The loss continues a trend for the Titans in their meetings with the Turks: they've now lost seven in a row.
Delavan's victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for El Paso-Gridley, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-9.
Delavan couldn't quite get it done against El Paso-Gridley in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 5-1. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
