Panthers
| 04/17/25 @ Peoria Heights | 17 |
| 04/08/25 vs Hartsburg-Emden | 16 |
| 04/11/25 vs Astoria/VIT | 10 |
| 04/16/25 @ Midwest Central/Illini Central | 8 |
| 04/01/25 vs Athens/Greenview | 8 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Delavan). Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Peoria Heights Patriots a 17-0 shutout on Thursday. With that win, the Panthers brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Lainey Klokkenga made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking 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 even better at the plate, 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 pitched 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 three hits gave her a new career-high. Jayley Fisher was another key player, going 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.
The victory made it two in a row for Delavan and bumps their season record up to 6-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 2 run in those games. As for Peoria Heights, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Looking ahead, Delavan will take on El Paso-Gridley at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Titans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.67 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Peoria Heights, they will face off against Peoria at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Patriots are facing the Lions at the right time seeing as the Lions are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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