Pirates
| 09/10/25 @ Union Grove | 10-9 |
| 09/03/25 @ McIntosh | 17-4 |
| 09/02/25 @ Callaway | 6-0 |
| 08/25/25 @ Locust Grove | 16-2 |
Pike County had won four straight on the road, but on Wednesday they bumped up to 8-2 to make it five. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Union Grove Wolverines, sneaking past 10-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Pirates have posted since August 26, 2024.
As for Union Grove, their loss ended a 16-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 11-3. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for they, who until this game were averaging 2.57 runs allowed.
For Union Grove's part, they got a good showing from Alisha Cattuzzo, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Cattuzzo has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Union Grove got a massive performance out of Lauren Jordan, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with one home run and two runs. That home run was Jordan's first of the season. Jada Jackson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pike County will square off against Jackson at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Union Grove, they will take on Ola at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Mustangs' pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so the Wolverines' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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