There's no place like home for Delavan, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They came out on top against the Astoria/VIT Rebels on Friday by a score of 10-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Panthers also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Lainey Klokkenga
| 04/11/25 vs Astoria/VIT | 10 |
| 04/08/25 vs Hartsburg-Emden | 7 |
| 04/01/25 vs Athens/Greenview | 7 |
| 03/31/25 vs Tri-Valley | 9 |
| 03/29/25 vs Eureka | 8 |
Lainey Klokkenga was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Joselyn Soldal, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. Miley Harper also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Delavan kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Astoria/VIT only managed four hits.
Delavan's record is now 3-5. As for Astoria/VIT, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Coming up, Delavan will host Seymour at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Astoria/VIT, they will face off against Peoria Heights at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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