The Fike Demons will head out on the road to square off against the Southern Wayne Saints at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Fike came into Monday's contest having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They never let Greene Central onto the board and left with a 14-0 victory on Monday. The win was just what Fike needed coming off of a 17-2 loss in their prior match.
Katie Sharp made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single hit, only two earned runs while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Sharp has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Sharp was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Addison Barnes was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Selah Escamilla, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Southern Wayne scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past Goldsboro 12-2. The victory was just what Southern Wayne needed coming off of a 17-2 defeat in their prior matchup.
Like Fike, Southern Wayne also got a great game from a two-way player: Reagan Stribble. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits (and only one walk). Stribble was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Gracie Hinson was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI. Makayla Smith was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Fike's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-7. As for Southern Wayne, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Fike has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Southern Wayne struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Fike might still be hurting after the 15-7 loss they got from Southern Wayne when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Can Fike avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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