Pike lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Lawrence Central, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's match. The Red Devils were the clear victors by an 11-2 margin over the Bears on Friday. Surprisingly, this marked the Red Devils' fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Rory Weaver spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on eight hits.
Chrystan McNeal
| 04/11/25 vs Beech Grove | 5 |
| 05/09/25 @ Lawrence Central | 3 |
| 04/22/25 vs Warren Central | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Lawrence Central | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Greenon | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Chrystan McNeal, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Pike's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-6 when he doesn't). Jacobi Jones also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Pike's victory bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Lawrence Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pike will venture away from home to challenge Lawrence North at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lawrence Central, they will head out to face off against Warren Central at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.26 runs per game on average), something the Bears will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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