Pioneer hit Huron with a eight-run seventh inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The River Rats took an 11-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pioneers. The defeat continues a trend for the River Rats in their meetings with the Pioneers: they've now lost three in a row.
Olivia Finnie spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and nine unearned) runs on five hits.
At the plate, Leah Flowers was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaitlyn Carroll, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run.
Huron's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Pioneer, they moved to 4-4 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Huron will face off against Jefferson at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Pioneer, they will venture away from home to take on Belleville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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