Wednesday just wasn't the day for Delavan's offense. They fell just short of the Eureka Hornets by a score of 1-0 on Wednesday. Delavan's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Cole Noreuil spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Delavan's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-3-1. As for Eureka, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 18-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Delavan's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Brimfield at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Brimfield is coming into the matchup with five straight losses on the road, meaning Delavan will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Eureka, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mercer County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mercer County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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