Pike is 3-0 against Park Tudor since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Pike Red Devils will head out on the road to challenge the Park Tudor Panthers at 5:30 p.m. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with 13 consecutive losses for Pike and three for Park Tudor.
On Thursday, Pike came up short against Covenant Christian and fell 7-2.
Lucy Thibault was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Thibault has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Thibault was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Jasmin Buggs was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Park Tudor's offense. They lost 16-0 to Bethesda Christian on Tuesday.
Pike's record now sits at 2-19. As for Park Tudor, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Pike skirted past Park Tudor 2-1 in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pike since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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