The Trico Pioneers will take on the Goreville Blackcats at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Trico has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with four straight losses, while Goreville will come in with five straight wins.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Trico and Steeleville, and Steeleville kept the tradition alive. The Pioneers fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 6-5 on Monday.
Meanwhile, Goreville never let their opponents score on Friday. They walked away with a 4-0 victory over Johnston City. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 13, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Goreville's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-4. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Trico, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8.
Trico might still be hurting after the 15-5 loss they got from Goreville in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Pioneers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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