The Pike Red Devils will face off against the Herron Achaeans at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Pike comes in still looking for their first win of the season.
Pike came up short against Ben Davis on Tuesday, falling 22-4.
Bernice Laguerre was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Lauren Geer also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Meanwhile, Herron lost 14-6 to Heritage Christian on Monday. The Achaeans have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost meeting.
Kayla Page made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged two or more in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Evelyn Grimes, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Pike's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Herron, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Pike has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Herron struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Everything went Pike's way against Herron when the teams last played back in March of 2024, as Pike made off with an 18-0 win. Do the Red Devils have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Achaeans turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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