Donovan is 0-10 against Watseka since May of 2017 but things could change on Wednesday. The Wildcats will be playing at home against the Warriors at 4:30 p.m. Donovan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Donovan fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Gardner-South Wilmington on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Panthers by a score of 4-3.
Laylah Lou Walters spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
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On the hitting side, Bailey Henneike was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Watseka ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over Iroquois West. The victory was familiar territory for the Warriors, who have now won four contests in a row.
Watseka's win bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Donovan, their loss dropped their record down to 7-9.
Donovan suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Watseka in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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