On Saturday, it was close, but the Seymour Indians sidestepped the Delavan Panthers for a 4-3 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Seymour.
Abby Hagerbaumer made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over eight innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Hagerbaumer has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Hagerbaumer was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two triples and a run.
In other batting news, Ella Archer was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
On Delavan's side, Lainey Klokkenga spent all eight innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up seven Ks. Those eight innings set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Delavan saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addi Fisher, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Seymour now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Delavan, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Seymour will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Hamilton at 4:30 p.m. Hamilton's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Seymour's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Delavan, they will be playing at home against Illini Bluffs at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Delavan is out to stop a eight-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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