Lawrence North is 10-0 against Pike since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Lawrence North Wildcats will take on the Pike Red Devils at 12:00 p.m. Lawrence North is coming into the game hot, having won their last 17 games.
Lawrence North is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They came out on top against Ben Davis by a score of 8-4. That's two games straight that Lawrence North has won by exactly four runs.
Wyatt Bastin looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Anthony Ludington was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Brock Taulman, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Pike got themselves on the board against Indianapolis Crispus Attucks on Thursday, but Indianapolis Crispus Attucks never followed suit. They were the clear victor by a 12-0 margin over the Tigers. The high-scoring effort was just what Pike needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Trey Woods was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple. Lincoln Sigmund was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Lawrence North's record is now 26-3. As for Pike, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-16.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lawrence North has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Pike struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.7. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Lawrence North took their victory against Pike in their previous matchup last Monday by a conclusive 10-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Lawrence North since the squad 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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