Softball Game Preview: Peoria Lions vs. Eureka Hornets

The Peoria Lions will take on the Eureka Hornets at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

After dropping their season opener at home, Eureka is headed out to face a Lions squad ready to give their home crowd a win. Peoria lost 23-8 to Richwoods on Tuesday. The Lions haven't had much luck with the Knights recently, as the team has come up short the last nine times they've met.

Meanwhile, Eureka was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They came up short against Tremont, falling 16-6.

Peoria might still be hurting after the 23-2 loss they got from Eureka when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.