In what's become a running theme this season, Delavan gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 13-2 margin over the Blue Ridge Knights. The win made it back-to-back victories for Delavan.
Lainey Klokkenga made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Klokkenga was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and four runs while going 5-for-5.
In other batting news, Faith Harper was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. Nola Houston was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
On Blue Ridge's side, Addison Roos made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Roos hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for four straight games.
The win got Delavan back to even at 6-6. As for Blue Ridge, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Delavan will square off against Eureka at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Delavan is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Blue Ridge, they will be playing at home against Decatur Eisenhower at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Blue Ridge is facing Decatur Eisenhower at the right time seeing as Decatur Eisenhower is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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