Normal University hit Lexington with a four-run second inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Minutemen fell just short of the Pioneers by a score of 8-7. The Minutemen haven't had much luck with the Pioneers recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Lexington's loss dropped their record down to 10-9. As for Normal University, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-10 record this season.
Lexington will be playing at home against Tri-Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Minutemen surely won't give up without a fight. As for Normal University, they are taking a road trip to square off against East Peoria at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Raiders' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Pioneers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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