Wabash and Pioneer squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Wabash had to settle for second. They fell 9-4 to the Pioneer Panthers. That's two games in a row now that Wabash has lost by exactly five runs.
Wabash saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elli Hall, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Pioneer's side, Lois Layer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks. Layer has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Pioneer let Ava Beasy and Kamryn Newby loose on the outfield. Beasy scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Newby scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Emma Sells was another key contributor, going 4-for-5 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Wabash has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-12 record this season. As for Pioneer, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 19-8.
Wabash does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pioneer, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Rochester at 6:30 p.m. Rochester will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Pioneer surely won't give up without a fight.
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