Chiefs
| 04/10/25 vs Whitewater | 10 |
| 04/08/25 @ Delavan-Darien | 4 |
| 04/04/25 vs Elkhorn | 7 |
| 04/03/25 vs Catholic Central | 10 |
Big Foot hasn't had much luck against Delavan-Darien recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Chiefs will host the Comets at 4:45 p.m. Big Foot is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
Big Foot took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Whitewater a 10-0 shutout. The victory continues a trend for the Chiefs in their matchups with the Whippets: they've now won five in a row.
Connor Weeks made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Weeks was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Quincy Torrez was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Konnor Glos, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and one run.
Big Foot always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Delavan-Darien fell victim to Brodhead/Juda and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cardinals. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Comets' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Delavan-Darien now has a losing record of 2-3-1. As for Big Foot, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Big Foot has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .456. However, it's not like Delavan-Darien struggles in that department as they've averaged .448. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Big Foot suffered a grim 14-4 defeat to Delavan-Darien in their previous meeting on Tuesday. Will the Chiefs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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