The Brodhead Cardinals will head out to take on the Delavan-Darien Comets at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Brodhead's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Delavan-Darien's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
While Brodhead's victory against Monroe wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Cardinals sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the Cheesemakers on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cardinals have posted since March 31st.
Mady Henning spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Brodhead saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Karli Krumwiede, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI. Leah Rear also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Delavan-Darien was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 20-1 to East Troy.
Brodhead pushed their record up to 7-2 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games. As for Delavan-Darien, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-10.
Brodhead got the 'W' when the teams last played back in April of 2025 against Delavan-Darien by a conclusive 13-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cardinals since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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