Darlington had lost four straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-14 to make it five. They lost 15-7 to the Iowa-Grant Panthers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-2 back in April.
As for Iowa-Grant, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 12-8. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won six games by eight runs or more so far this season.
For Iowa-Grant's part, Quinn Hoeper made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. Hoeper was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Carly Shores was incredible, going 3-for-5 with five RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted over her last nine contests. The team also got some help courtesy of Emery Riemenapp, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Darlington is set to face off against their familiar foe Riverdale at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Iowa-Grant will square off against rival Mineral Point at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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