Willard came up short on Monday despite Ava Deel delivering her best game to date. Deel was dynamite, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Deel and Willard will be playing in front of their home fans against Vermilion at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Despite Deel's best efforts to the contrary, Willard will head into their next match having dropped eight straight contests. Will Wednesday be the turning point? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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