Delhi was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 9-1 walloping at the hands of the Ripon Christian Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Delhi of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Ripon Christian's part, Kara Koolhaus spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up seven Ks. Koolhaus has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Reagan Van Der Hoek was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ally Brown, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Delhi's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Ripon Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 3-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Delhi will take on Waterford at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Waterford is coming into the contest with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Delhi will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Ripon Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Orestimba at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Orestimba's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Ripon Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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