Softball Recap: Kokomo Wildkats vs. Pike Red Devils
Kokomo can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent game on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Pike Red Devils a 12-0 shutout. The high-scoring effort was just what Kokomo needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Taylor Reed made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Reed has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Reed was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Liliana Lamberson was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and a double. Emma Lees was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
Kokomo pushed their record up to 12-11 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Pike, they are on a 15-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-21.
Kokomo didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 5-3 loss vs. Logansport on the 20th. Pike has also already played their next contest, a 17-0 victory against Greenwood Christian Academy on the 18th.
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