Softball Recap: Horatio Comes Up Short

Horatio was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 14-13 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mansfield Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 10-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.

Horatio's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Mansfield, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Horatio Lions take on Fouke Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Horatio has given up an average of 8.3 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Mansfield, they are taking a road trip to take on Cedarville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.