Pike extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Friday, dropping their season record down to 0-9 in the process. They came up short against the North Central Panthers, falling 19-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Red Devils of the 14-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for North Central, their record now sits at 3-4-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by ten runs or more this season.
For North Central's part, Harlow Heath made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Heath was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, Ryleigh Reiblich was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and one double. Kaelyn Sutherland was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Pike wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 13-0 loss against Terre Haute North Vigo on the 26th. As for North Central, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 12-2 defeat against Martinsville on the 26th.
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