Normal University is a perfect 3-0 against Lexington since April of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Pioneers will welcome the Minutemen at 4:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Normal University's victory against Bloomington Central Catholic wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Pioneers skirted past the Saints 4-2.

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Makenzie Post spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emmerson Steward, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Meera Sundaram, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Normal University hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in six consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Lexington beat Heyworth 13-8 on Wednesday. The Minutemen haven't had any issues with the Hornets recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Normal University's victory bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Lexington, their win bumped their record up to 10-8.
Everything went Normal University's way against Lexington in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, as Normal University made off with a 16-8 victory. Do the Pioneers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Minutemen turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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