If Providence was riding high fresh off their 10-0 takedown of Triton Central last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Pioneers fell just short of the Salem Lions by a score of 7-6 on Tuesday. The Pioneers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Lions from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Bryce Masters was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit.
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On the hitting side, Gavin Jackson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Cole Huett also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen bases of the season.
Providence's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 3-2. As for Salem, they now have a winning record of 3-2-1.
Coming up, Providence will take on Jennings County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Pioneers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Salem, they will face off against Scottsburg at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors' pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so the Lions' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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