Paxton-Buckley-Loda is 0-5 against Villa Grove since May of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. Paxton-Buckley-Loda will look to defend their home field against Villa Grove at 4:30 p.m. Paxton-Buckley-Loda has given up an average of 13.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Paxton-Buckley-Loda lost 15-5 to Hoopeston on Tuesday. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Paxton-Buckley-Loda saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Faith Lusk, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Hallee Johnson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Villa Grove made easy work of Urbana on Wednesday and carried off an 11-1 victory. The Blue Devils haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Piper Kiser was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). Those 12 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Villa Grove let Ella Schweighart and Olivia Jones run wild. Schweighart scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Jones went 1-for-3 with one home run. Hayden Thomas was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Paxton-Buckley-Loda's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Villa Grove, their victory bumped their record up to 1-0.
Paxton-Buckley-Loda might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from Villa Grove in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will Paxton-Buckley-Loda 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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