Pioneers
| 04/16/25 @ Sparta | 6-3 |
| 04/15/25 vs Goreville | 12-2 |
| 04/14/25 @ Steeleville | 13-2 |
Trico had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. They walked away with a 6-3 win over the Sparta Bulldogs. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Pioneers also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Trico got a great performance from Zoe Bennett as she pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Bennett also put up three walks, which were her first of the season.
On the hitting side, Whitney Lovel was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Liv Lawrence, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Trico was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .385 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
The victory got Trico back to even at 6-6. As for Sparta, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Trico will venture away from home to challenge Goreville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Pioneers are facing the Blackcats at the right time seeing as the Blackcats are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Sparta, they will head out to take on Carlyle at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Indians/Lady Indians have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.63 runs per game on average), something the Bulldogs will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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