Zane Trace was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Paint Valley on Wednesday. The Pioneers blew past the Bearcats 11-0. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for the Pioneers this season.
Brynn Wipert made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.

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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Reagan Arthurs, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Haylynn Boggess-Pierce was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Zane Trace was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .414. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Paint Valley only posted a batting average of .118.
Zane Trace's record is now 5-6. As for Paint Valley, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5.
Zane Trace wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 3-0 defeat against Jackson on the 17th. As for Paint Valley, they will head out on the road to face off against Clay at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bearcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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