Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Providence). Everything went their way against the Switzerland County Pacers on Tuesday as they made off with a 14-3 win. The Pioneers not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 1st (when they won 13-1).
Lainey Weber (2028) was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Presley Hegedus (2026), who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Those stolen bases marked the first that she has snagged this season. Another player making a difference was Presley Flowers (2028), who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Pioneers
| 04/22/25 @ Switzerland County | 14-3 |
| 04/21/25 @ Clarksville | 6-5 |
| 04/16/25 vs Eastern | 5-3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Jeffersonville | 7-6 |
The victory (which was Providence's fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-2. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 3.75 runs across that stretch. As for Switzerland County, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Providence will challenge Corydon Central at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Pioneers will need to watch out since the Panthers have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games. As for Switzerland County, they will take on New Washington at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.5 runs per game on average), something the Pacers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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