The Herron Achaeans will head out on the road to square off against the Pike Red Devils at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Pike took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Herron, who comes in off a win.
Herron took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 victory over Indianapolis Crispus Attucks.
Richard Morris was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Morris was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Colvin Meek, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Owen Bannister, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Pike was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 10-0 to Lawrence North. Considering the last time Pike couldn't score was back in April, the team can't take the result too hard.
Herron's win ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-8. As for Pike, their loss dropped their record down to 7-13.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Herron has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Pike struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.5. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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