Watseka hit Donovan with a five-run seventh inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Wildcats fell 8-4 to the Warriors. The Wildcats were not able to make up for their defeat to the Warriors from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
Laylah Lou Walters spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Donovan saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jenna Schermann, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Donovan's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-10. As for Watseka, they pushed their record up to 7-12 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Donovan will host Gardner-South Wilmington at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Watseka, they will square off against Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blue Devils have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season.
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