Delavan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Cuba/Spoon River Valley Wildcats by a score of 4-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Delavan of the 7-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Cole Noreuil was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He struck out 13 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Noreuil has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Noreuil was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with two RBI.
Noreuil wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alex Seaton, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Delavan's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-7-1. As for Cuba/Spoon River Valley, their victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-3.
Delavan will head out on the road to take on Mt. Pulaski at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Cuba/Spoon River Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Beardstown at 4:30 p.m. Cuba/Spoon River Valley is facing Beardstown at the right time seeing as Beardstown is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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