Pike is 0-7 against Perry Meridian since March of 2016 but things could change on Monday. The Red Devils will square off against the Falcons at 5:30 p.m. Pike has given up an average of 18.6 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pike is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They came up short against North Central, falling 16-4.
Perry Meridian let Lawrence Central stack five runs on them in the fifth inning on Friday but luckily Perry Meridian prevailed anyway. The Falcons had just enough and edged out the Bears 9-8. The victory continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Bears: they've now won four in a row.
Bella Osterhoudt was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Aliysa Baird, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Perry Meridian hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lawrence Central struck out ten times.
Pike's defeat dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Perry Meridian, their record is now 7-9.
Pike might still be hurting after the 13-2 loss they got from Perry Meridian in their previous meeting back in May of 2022. Can the Red Devils avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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