If Pike was feeling good off their 18-0 takedown of Herron two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Pike Red Devils' tough 14-1 defeat to the Beech Grove Hornets on Monday might stick with them for a while. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Pike in their matchups with Beech Grove: they've now lost seven in a row.
Pike saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lucy Thibault, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Beech Grove's side, Malone Moore made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Moore has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Moore was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with three RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, Beech Grove let Kylee Robinson and Aubree Bailey loose on the outfield. Robinson scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Bailey scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Jalyn Jordan was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Pike now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Beech Grove, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pike will take on Lawrence Central at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Beech Grove, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Hamilton Southeastern at 8:00 p.m. Beech Grove is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
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