Lawrence Central can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Pike Red Devils out 8-6. That's more bragging rights for Lawrence Central, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Pike's part, Lucy Thibault was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She tossed six innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Thibault has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Thibault was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Gracyn McDorman was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Stephany Lopez was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
Lawrence Central's victory bumped their record up to 3-10. As for Pike, they are on an 11-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-17.
Lawrence Central will head out on the road to take on Speedway at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Pike, they will be playing at home against Southport at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Southport is coming into the matchup with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Pike will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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