Panthers
| 05/20/25 @ Dell Rapids | 5-6 |
| 05/17/25 @ Avon | 14-2 |
| 05/17/25 @ Beresford | 8-10 |
| 05/13/25 @ Lennox | 15-4 |
| 05/12/25 vs Centerville | 18-0 |
Dakota Valley dropped their record down to 11-5 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Dell Rapids Quarriers by a score of 6-5. If the Panthers were looking for revenge after losing 11-0 to the Quarriers when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Dell Rapids, their victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games.
For Dell Rapids' part, Katie Kvigne spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. Kvigne has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Lexi Scherff and Addison Van'T Hof did most of the damage at the plate: Scherff went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double, while Van'T Hof went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those two hits gave Van'T Hof a new career-high. Ella Johnson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
When Dakota Valley and Dell Rapids next hit the field, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. The Panthers will try to stop St. Mary's three-game winning streak when they meet at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Dell Rapids will take on Tri-Valley and their four-game winning streak on Friday.
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