Cavaliers
| 05/07/25 @ South Central | 0 |
| 05/06/25 vs Oregon-Davis | 23 |
| 05/02/25 @ North White | 11 |
| 04/30/25 vs Westville | 1 |
| 04/29/25 @ Winamac | 6 |
| + 12 more games |
Culver Community is 0-9 against Pioneer since May of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Cavaliers will challenge the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. Culver Community is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
Culver Community fell victim to South Central and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Satellites. Having soared to a lofty 23 runs in the game before, the Cavaliers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Pioneer entered their tilt with Lewis Cass on Tuesday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Kings.
Lois Layer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Pioneer saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lucy Angle, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Pioneer's win bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Culver Community, their loss dropped their record down to 9-8.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Culver Community has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Pioneer struggles in that department as they've averaged .457. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Culver Community suffered a grim 7-1 defeat to Pioneer when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Cavaliers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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