Pike was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 13-3 to the Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter Raiders. Pike was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
LJ Young was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Young has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Young was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Lincoln Sigmund made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Pike's defeat dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter, their victory bumped their record up to 8-10.
Pike didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 10-0 loss vs. Lawrence North on the 13th. As for Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter, they will head out on the road to square off against Cascade at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
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