Pike extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 13 on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 0-12 in the process. They lost 16-3 to the Ben Davis Giants. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Giants this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 22-4 last Tuesday.
Lilianna Richardson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
As for Ben Davis, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-7. They not only won on Saturday, but they posted their biggest win since April 15th (when they won 22-4).
On Ben Davis' side, Alyssa Tharp was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Tharp has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI. Those two hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Skylar Cutshaw was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Waltermire, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pike will square off against Heritage Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Red Devils are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Ben Davis, they will challenge Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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