Softball Recap: Pike Liberal Arts Comes Up Short

Patriots

Previous 5 Games

04/17/25 @ Long	1-11
04/15/25 @ Lee-Scott Academy	6-5
04/10/25 vs Luverne	14-7
04/08/25 vs Zion Chapel	8-2
04/03/25 @ Zion Chapel	2-4

Pike Liberal Arts dropped their record down to 11-10 on Thursday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Long Rebels, falling 11-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rebels this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-0 back in February.

Julianne Meyer was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles and one RBI.

As for Long, with the victory, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 28-8. The result was nothing new for the Rebels, who have now won 16 games by six runs or more so far this season.

On Long's side, Anna Claire Free spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up 12 Ks.

At the plate, Long got a big performance out of Kaylie Joseph, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Joseph a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Carlie Davis, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

Looking ahead, Pike Liberal Arts will face off against Brantley at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Long, they will square off against Luverne at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.