The Trico Pioneers will challenge the Carterville Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Trico is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Benton just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 5-1 to the Rangers.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Carterville faced off against Pinckneyville on Tuesday. The Lions blew past the Panthers 15-3. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won ten contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Parker Poole was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Logan Ingle, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Carterville was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .435. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Trico's loss dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Carterville, their victory bumped their record up to 14-9.
Trico suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Carterville in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. 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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