A late rally sparked by Myles Mitchell and Bodey Klemmensen kept @PioneerDugout's state dream alive, but Normal U-High dropped a heartbreaking 3A super-sectional in extras.
“I couldn't be more proud of this group of guys"
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Normal U-High's Cole Brent throws a dart from centerfield to Caleb Hornbrook at home to save a run for U-High in the Super Sectional. The Pioneers get today's Heartland Credit Union 'Lite of the Night'!
Pioneers season comes to an end after a heartbreaking loss to Triad 5-4 in extra innings at the supersectional. Finish the season 29-6: CS8 champs, regional/sectional champs, Elite 8 appearance. A special group- they represented the U with class and great pride. THANK YOU Go U 🔰
Normal U-High sees its season come to a close in perhaps the most gut-wrenching way as Troy Triad walks it off on a wild pitch to win 5-4 in eight innings.
Still a heck of a season for @PioneerDugout under first-year coach Charlie Shempf as they finish with a 28-6 record.
FINAL: Troy Triad 5, Normal U-High 4 (8 innings)
Triad loads the bases with no outs and the winning run comes across on a wild pitch with one out.
Absolutely fantastic effort from the Pioneers tonight.
U-High’s Myles Mitchell lifts a fly ball to center and Triad throws out the runner at home for a wild double play.
That’s the Pioneers’ second potential run that’s been thrown out at the plate on a close play.
Onto B7 tied 4-4.
@TimSchweizer1 My dad was unable to attend the Uhigh game yesterday so I shared the links. He said you guys sounded great!
Appreciate the local coverage Tim.