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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