Pike was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 13-3 to the Perry Meridian Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pike of the 15-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
LJ Young was cooking despite his team's loss, firing off two home runs while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Pike lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
On Perry Meridian's side, Jayden Simpson tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits.
At the plate, Aiden Kerr and Jackson Lamkin did most of the damage at the plate: Kerr went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI, while Lamkin scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Lamkin has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Carson Woods was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Pike's defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Perry Meridian, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-5.
Pike will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Lawrence North, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Lawrence North is coming into the game with six straight wins on the road, so Pike will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Perry Meridian, they will take on Franklin Central at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last three games Franklin Central has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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