Delavan extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-12. They lost 12-2 to the Havana Ducks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 9-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
Delavan saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddie Lowers, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
As for Havana, their victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-4. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by six runs or more this season.
On Havana's side, Madolyn Howerter was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Howerter was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Kaydi Miller and Elly Painter did most of the damage at the plate: Miller went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double, while Painter went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most RBI Miller has posted since back in May of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Kramer, who went 1-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Delavan will take on Heyworth at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hornets have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Havana, they will square off against Cuba/Spoon River Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed eight runs per game on average), something the Ducks will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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