The Monroe Cheesemakers are taking a road trip to challenge the Delavan-Darien Comets at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Monroe is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
Monday just wasn't the day for Monroe's offense. They fell just short of Dodgeville by a score of 1-0 on Monday. The game marked the first time this year in which the Cheesemakers were not able to get on the board.
Trent Wyss spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks.
Evansville hit Delavan-Darien with a nine-run seventh inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Comets took a 16-12 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Blue Devils. The Comets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Delavan-Darien saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Haaken Hovestol, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and one double. The Comets are 2-1 when Hovestol posts two or more runs, but 6-7-1 otherwise. Another was Braedyn McKean, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Monroe has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-6 record this season. As for Delavan-Darien, their loss dropped their record down to 8-8-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Monroe has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Delavan-Darien struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Monroe came up short against Delavan-Darien in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, falling 9-6. Can the Cheesemakers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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