The Hartsburg-Emden Stags will be playing in front of their home fans against the Delavan Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Hartsburg-Emden is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
Hartsburg-Emden's hitters might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Illini Bluffs on Thursday. Their rough 16-0 defeat to the Tigers might stick with them for a while.
Meanwhile, Delavan unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell victim to a tough 10-1 loss at the hands of Tri-Valley.
Lainey Klokkenga spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and five unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Delavan saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Miley Harper, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Hartsburg-Emden's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Delavan, their loss dropped their record down to 8-7.
Hartsburg-Emden might still be hurting after the 12-1 defeat they got from Delavan when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Hartsburg-Emden have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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