South Sioux City has been away from home for three games now, but on Thursday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Wayne Blue Devils. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
South Sioux City's hitters might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Duchesne/Roncalli on Tuesday. They came up short against Duchesne/Roncalli, falling 10-0.
South Sioux City saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cheyane Torticill, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
Even though they lost, South Sioux City hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're strikeout total in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Wayne faced Bishop Neumann in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. Wayne lost 8-2 to Bishop Neumann. The Blue Devils' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
South Sioux City dropped their record down to 1-7 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Wayne, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-2.
South Sioux City suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to Wayne in their previous meeting back in August of 2023. Will South Sioux City have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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