Argos was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 17-2 to the Pioneer Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Argos of the 14-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Argos saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brylee Elliott, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Argos was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Pioneer's side, Katelynn Haynes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on ten hits. Haynes has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kylie Attinger was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lois Layer, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Argos' loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Pioneer, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-2.
Argos will head out on the road to face off against Tippecanoe Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Tippecanoe Valley has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Pioneer, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Knox at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pioneer knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past four contests -- so hopefully Knox likes a good challenge.
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