Pike can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Warren Central Warriors out 7-6. This was payback for Pike, who suffered a 14-13 loss the last time these two teams met.
Lincoln Sigmund was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Sigmund was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Barrett Hanscom, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. LJ Young was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Like Pike, Warren Central also got a great game from a two-way player: Anthony Dennison. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Dennison has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Dennison was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.
In other batting news, Dylan Thompson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Lucas Hobbs, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Pike's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-6. As for Warren Central, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Pike will have a chance to go back-to-back against Warren Central: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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