Softball Game Preview: Thomas Walker Pioneers vs. Hancock County Indians

The Thomas Walker Pioneers will venture away from home to face off against the Hancock County Indians at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Thomas Walker has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with 21 straight defeats, while Hancock County will come in with five straight victories.

Thomas Walker lost 13-1 to Whitley County on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Hancock County got the win against Cosby on Thursday by a conclusive 10-4. The result was nothing new for the Indians, who have now won nine games by six runs or more so far this season.

Hancock County pushed their record up to 10-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Thomas Walker, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.

Thomas Walker might still be hurting after the 22-0 defeat they got from Hancock County in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Pioneers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.