The Pioneer Panthers will challenge the Wabash Apaches at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pioneer is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
Pioneer is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They came out on top against Winamac by a score of 7-4. The win was some much needed relief for Pioneer as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Lois Layer made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits. Layer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Layer was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Pioneer let Adeline Cripe and Ava Beasy loose on the outfield. Cripe went 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBI, while Beasy scored a run while going 3-for-4. Kylie Attinger was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Wabash fell victim to Southwood and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Knights. Wabash has struggled against Southwood recently, as their matchup on Wednesday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Pioneer's victory bumped their record up to 18-8. As for Wabash, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-11.
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