Softball Game Preview: Peoria Lions vs. Peoria Heights Patriots

Peoria is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Peoria Heights a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Tuesday. The Peoria Lions will host the Peoria Heights Patriots at 4:00 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.

Saturday just wasn't the day for Peoria's offense. They lost 21-0 to Champaign Central on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Peoria Heights also failed to score in their most recent game. They came up short against Delavan on Thursday, falling 17-0.

Peoria Heights' defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Peoria, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.

Peoria couldn't quite get it done against Peoria Heights when the teams last played back in April of 2024 as they fell 19-15. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.