Lewis Cass had lost four straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 4-8 to make it five. They fell just short of the Pioneer Panthers by a score of 4-3. The Kings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Alisha Toops was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Ava Hubner made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylie Logan, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Pioneer, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games.
On Pioneer's side, 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. Layer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Pioneer's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Lucy Angle, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Looking ahead, Lewis Cass will head out on the road to face off against Southwood at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Knights will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Kings surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pioneer, they will be playing at home against Culver Community at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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