Softball Preview: Pike Red Devils vs. Covenant Christian Warriors
The Pike Red Devils will head out on the road to take on the Covenant Christian Warriors at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pike has now lost 12 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since April 16.
Pike fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Southport on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Cardinals by a score of 2-1.
Lucy Thibault spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on one hit and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Lilliana Richardson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Covenant Christian was able to grind out a solid victory over Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory on Tuesday, taking the game 4-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for Covenant Christian.
Alivia Tucker was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Moriah Armstrong, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Pike's defeat dropped their record down to 2-18. As for Covenant Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Pike has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Covenant Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.9. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Pike came up short against Covenant Christian in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, falling 11-8. Can Pike avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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