Delta is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Leopold a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Thursday. The Delta Bobcats will welcome the Leopold Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. Delta has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Puxico hit Delta with a six-run fifth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Bobcats fell 11-7 to the Indians.
Meanwhile, Leopold got the win against Advance on Wednesday by a conclusive 10-3. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won nine matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Piper Lincoln spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Leopold let Malia VanderMierden and Brenna Beussink run wild. VanderMierden went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Beussink went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI VanderMierden has posted over her last four contests. Another player making a difference was Brooke Beussink, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Leopold has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-6-2 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 10.3 runs. As for Delta, their loss dropped their record down to 4-9.
Delta was able to grind out a solid victory over Leopold in their previous meeting back in April of 2025, winning 10-5. Do the Bobcats have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Wildcats turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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