For the second straight game, Lawrence Central will face off against Pike. The Bears will host the Red Devils at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Lawrence Central is headed into Wednesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight games dating back to last season on Tuesday. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of Pike.
For Pike's part, Rory Weaver was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. What's more, Weaver posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. Those stolen bases were his first of the season.
In other pitching news, Pike got a great performance from Stiven Henriquez as he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Henriquez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Lincoln Sigmund was incredible, going 2-for-5 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Joe Williams, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Pike and bumps their season record up to 3-1. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of one runs across that stretch. As for Lawrence Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
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