Anderson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Pike Red Devils by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Anderson of the 3-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Carter Hunt was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Pike's side, LJ Young spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Pike let Rory Weaver and Logan Young loose on the outfield. Weaver scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Young scored a run and stole two bases. Another player making a difference was Barrett Hanscom, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with a stolen base.
Anderson's loss dropped their record down to 11-13. As for Pike, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-14.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Anderson will challenge Delta at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pike, they will head out on the road to take on Park Tudor at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in Park Tudor's favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home while Pike has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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