Softball Preview: Pike Red Devils vs. Southport Cardinals
Pike is on a nine-game streak of home losses, Southport a seven-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Pike Red Devils will take on the Southport Cardinals at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Pike will head into Friday's game ready to turn things around: they couldn't quite beat Lawrence Central on Friday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the 14-run loss they were dealt on Tuesday. Pike fell just short of Lawrence Central by a score of 8-6.
Lucy Thibault put in work no matter where she played. She pitched six innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Thibault has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Thibault was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Gracyn McDorman made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Lilliana Richardson was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Southport lost 16-4 to Perry Meridian on Friday.
Pike's defeat dropped their record down to 2-17. As for Southport, their loss dropped their record down to 3-13.
Pike might still be hurting after the 14-1 defeat they got from Southport in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Pike have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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