Pioneers
| 05/14/25 @ Anna-Jonesboro | 0-15 |
| 05/09/25 vs DuQuoin | 8-1 |
| 05/07/25 vs Shawnee | 7-0 |
| 05/06/25 vs Elverado | 8-6 |
| 05/01/25 vs Johnston City | 5-7 |
Trico dropped their record down to 12-11 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats, falling 15-0. The Pioneers were not able to make up for their loss to the Wildcats from their previous meeting back in May of 2023.
As for Anna-Jonesboro, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 26-3 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 24 matchups by six runs or more this season.
For Anna-Jonesboro's part, Ruby Yates made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Yates has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 21 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Kansas Craig and Jayci Needling did most of the damage at the plate: Craig got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run and three runs, while Needling went 1-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Craig has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. Molly Roach was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Trico will venture away from home to face off against Breese Central at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Anna-Jonesboro, they will host Goreville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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