Pike Central had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Shoals Jug Rox a 10-0 shutout on Friday. Pike Central's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Noah Meece made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Meece has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Meece was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, JJ Belmore was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jiles Mason, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Pike Central's victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-9. As for Shoals, they dropped their record down to 0-6 with that defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pike Central will face off against Gibson Southern at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Shoals, they will head out on the road to challenge Northeast Dubois at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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