Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Clinton). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Delavan-Darien Comets a 15-0 shutout on Thursday. The Cougars have beaten the Comets the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Comets has come to flipping the script.
Ashley Theisen made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Theisen was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Maycee Morris was a standout: she scored two runs while going 3-for-3. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Vada Matts, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Cougars
| 04/10/25 @ Delavan-Darien | 12 |
| 04/08/25 @ Cambridge | 6 |
| 04/04/25 @ South Beloit | 7 |
| 04/03/25 vs Jefferson | 3 |
| 04/01/25 @ East Troy | 10 |
| + 8 more games |
Clinton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2024.
Clinton pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Delavan-Darien, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Coincidentally, Clinton and Delavan-Darien will both be playing Palmyra-Eagle the next time they take the field. The Comets will host the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Cougars will head out to face them at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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