Delavan gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Monday. Everything went their way against the Clinton Maroons as the Delavan Panthers made off with a 12-6 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Panthers also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2024.
Wyatt Pierson
| 03/17/25 vs Clinton | 5 |
| 05/25/24 vs Routt Catholic | 1 |
| 05/06/24 vs Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn | 3 |
| 05/04/24 @ Cornerstone Christian | 1 |
| 04/30/24 vs Farmington | 0 |
| + 5 more games |
Wyatt Pierson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kelton Nafziger, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Cameron McMullen was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Delavan always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clinton only posted an OBP of .367.
Looking ahead, Delavan will take on Oregon at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Clinton, they will face off against Heyworth at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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