With a playoff win on the line, Delavan rose to the challenge on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Rushville-Industry Rockets 5-3.
Lainey Klokkenga made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 16 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nola Houston, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one run. Another player making a difference was Miley Harper, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Delavan's win bumped their record up to 13-16. As for Rushville-Industry, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-9.
Delavan wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 1-0 victory against Illini Bluffs on the 23rd. Rushville-Industry does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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