Pioneer has been on the road for two straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Logansport Berries at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Pioneer is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.4 runs per game this season.
On Saturday, Pioneer came up short against Tippecanoe Valley and fell 6-3. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Pioneer has scored all season.
Katelynn Haynes was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Pioneer saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addison Kennell, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Logansport put the finishing touches on their ninth blowout victory of the season on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Benton Central a 10-0 shutout. The victory was familiar territory for Logansport who now have three in a row.
Brooklynn Hagerty made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Hagerty was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run.
Pioneer's loss ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-5. As for Logansport, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-5 record this season.
Monday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Pioneer hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .438. However, it's not like Logansport struggles in that department as they've averaged .342. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pioneer suffered a grim 9-3 defeat to Logansport in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Pioneer have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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