The Goreville Blackcats will head out on the road to face off against the Trico Pioneers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Goreville is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
On Monday, Goreville didn't have quite enough to beat Johnston City and fell 4-3.
Ellie Tripp made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last game, Trico made sure to put some runs up on the board against Steeleville on Monday. The Pioneers were the clear victors by a 13-2 margin over the Warriors. The result was nothing new for the Pioneers, who have now won four contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
Zoe Bennett looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She also tossed two walks, marking her first of the season.
At the plate, Whitney Lovel was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Hayleigh Franklin was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Trico was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .421. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Steeleville only posted a batting average of .227.
Goreville's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Trico, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-6.
Trico's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Goreville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. It's a different story for Trico, though, as they've only averaged .364. Will they be able to contain Goreville's hitters?
Goreville couldn't quite finish off Trico in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 and fell 2-0. Can the Blackcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
