Gibault Catholic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Trico Pioneers. The Hawks were not able to make up for their loss to the Pioneers from their previous meeting back in April of 2018.
Molly Steibel was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Kylie Edwin, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Gibault Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Trico, they pushed their record up to 9-8 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gibault Catholic will take on Pinckneyville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something the Hawks surely won't give up without a fight. As for Trico, they will face off against Elverado at 4:30 p.m. on May 6.
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