Pike is 0-7 against Beech Grove since April of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Red Devils will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hornets at 5:30 p.m. Pike has given up an average of 19.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pike is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They lost 17-3 to Herron. Surprisingly, this marked the Red Devils' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Pike got a good showing from Claudia Nyakang'i, who pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Pike saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lilianna Richardson, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Kamya Smith also deserves some recognition as she got her first hits of the season.
Meanwhile, Beech Grove waltzed into their match on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Everything went their way against the Warriors as they made off with an 8-1 win.
Kyrah Pierle looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mylee Boling, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Harper Moore was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Beech Grove kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive contests.
Beech Grove's victory bumped their record up to 4-7-1. As for Pike, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Pike might still be hurting after the 14-1 loss they got from Beech Grove when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Red Devils 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.
