Softball Recap: Zeigler-Royalton's loss ends three-game winning streak at home

By Team Reports Apr 23, 2024, 9:06am

Softball Recap: Zeigler-Royalton Tornadoes vs. Trico Pioneers

After flying high against Meridian last Tuesday, Zeigler-Royalton came back down to earth. The Zeigler-Royalton Tornadoes fell victim to a tough 11-1 defeat at the hands of the Trico Pioneers on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Zeigler-Royalton of the 6-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.

Reagan Gilbert was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.

Zeigler-Royalton's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-13. As for Trico, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 12-3.

Zeigler-Royalton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 19-10 win vs. Norris City-Omaha-Enfield on the 22nd. As for Trico, they will be playing at home against Vienna at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Trico will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.

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