The Pike County Bulldogs will head out to square off against the Eufaula Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Pike County is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.
Pike County came up short against Dale County on Thursday, falling 12-6.
Pike County saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kailia Beacham, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was Beacham's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Eufaula fell victim to Saint James and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 9-0 to the Trojans. The match marked the first time this season in which the Tigers were not able to get on the board.
Pike County's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Eufaula, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pike County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .461. However, it's not like Eufaula struggles in that department as they've averaged .490. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Pike County suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Eufaula in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can Pike County avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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