Delavan-Darien extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 19 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-18. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 14-0 to the Monroe Cheesemakers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cheesemakers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-0 on Thursday.
As for Monroe, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 16-8. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matchups by six runs or more this season.
For Monroe's part, Kaegann Paulson was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Paulson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
In other pitching news, Fiona Junk looked comfortable as she tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Paizley Kundert was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaya Holverson, who earned three runs and four stolen bases.
Delavan-Darien wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 27-3 defeat against South Beloit on the 15th. As for Monroe, they have also already played their next contest, a 9-1 loss against Mukwonago on the 15th.
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