Pioneer is 8-2 against Caston since May of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Pioneer Panthers will be playing at home against the Caston Comets at 5:00 p.m. Pioneer is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season.
Pioneer lost 11-2 to Logansport on Monday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Pioneer has scored all season.
Lois Layer was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Caston stacked an 11th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Saturday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Tippecanoe Valley an 11-0 shutout. The victory was nothing new for Caston as they're now sitting on six straight.
Addison Zimpleman was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Zimpleman has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Zimpleman was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Alexa Finke was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Macee Hinderlider was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
This is the second loss in a row for Pioneer and nudges their season record down to 17-6. As for Caston, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season.
Pioneer might still be hurting after the 11-5 defeat they got from Caston in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Pioneer have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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