The Pike Red Devils will square off against the Western Boone Stars at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Pike is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Pike is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They blew past Ben Davis 19-4 on Wednesday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Red Devils with their most commanding win of the season.
Lincoln Sigmund made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Rory Weaver
| 04/16/25 @ Ben Davis | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter | 3 |
| 04/11/25 vs Beech Grove | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Greenon | 2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Lawrence Central | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
In other batting news, Pike let Rory Weaver and Jimquell Young, Jr run wild. Weaver got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Young, Jr went 3-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Weaver has become a key player for Pike: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 1-3 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaden Phelps, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Pike kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ben Davis only managed six hits.
Meanwhile, Western Boone was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of Sheridan.
Quinn Westerfeld made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one run. Easton Nance also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Western Boone's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Pike, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3.
Western Boone's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Pike has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .459. It's a different story for Western Boone, though, as they've only averaged .364. Will they be able to contain Pike's hitters?
Pike might still be hurting after the 8-2 defeat they got from Western Boone 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.
