Wildcats
| 04/21/26 vs Clifton Central | 5 |
| 04/20/26 @ Momence | 6 |
| 04/16/26 @ St. Anne | 17 |
| 04/14/26 vs St. Anne | 4 |
| 04/09/26 vs Gardner-South Wilmington | 3 |
| + 5 more games |
Donovan hasn't had much luck against Clifton Central recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Wildcats will venture away from home to face off against the Comets at 4:30 p.m. Donovan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Donovan didn't have quite enough to beat Clifton Central and fell 6-5.
For Clifton Central's part, Chloe Cotter was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Cotter has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season.
In other pitching news, Laney Bussian looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single walk in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Emily Ponton was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Ella Ponton, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Clifton Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Clifton Central's loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Donovan, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
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