| 05/13/25 - Home | 10-0 W |
| 03/21/24 - Home | 11-1 W |
| 03/19/24 - Away | 14-13 W |
| 05/04/23 - Home | 9-1 W |
| 05/02/23 - Away | 15-3 W |
| + 5 more games |
Clifton Central has gone 9-1 against Donovan recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Comets are taking a road trip to take on the Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. Clifton Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Clifton Central came up short against Herscher on Wednesday, falling 13-6. The Comets have struggled against the Tigers recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost meeting.
Clifton Central saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emily Ponton, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Another was Keira Donnelly, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.
Meanwhile, Donovan hadn't done well against Illinois Lutheran recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Wildcats walked away with a 5-1 win over the Chargers. The victory was some much needed relief for the Wildcats as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Laylah Lou Walters made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Bailey Henneike was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Lily Anderson was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Clifton Central's loss dropped their record down to 14-13-1. As for Donovan, their record is now 8-12.
Clifton Central took their win against Donovan in their previous matchup on Tuesday by a conclusive 10-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Comets since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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