Delavan had lost 11 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 0-8 to make it 12. They came up short against the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Chiefs, falling 17-6. If the Panthers were looking for revenge after losing 7-2 to the Chiefs when the teams met back in May of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Addi Fisher made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run and one double. That home run was her first of the season. Nola Houston was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
As for Deer Creek-Mackinaw, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-6. 17 seems to be a good number for them as the team scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.
On Deer Creek-Mackinaw's side, Emily Stauffer spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on 12 hits and racked up nine Ks. Stauffer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Rudy Gilbert, who went 4-for-5 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Josie McCaw, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Delavan will face off against Peoria Heights at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Deer Creek-Mackinaw, they will challenge Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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