Pike was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They fell just short of the Southport Cardinals by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pike of the 14-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Lucy Thibault spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on one hit and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Lilliana Richardson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Southport's side, they also let their pitcher toss all eight innings and she was also dialed-in: Ady Stansbury gave up only one earned run on one hit and racked up 15 Ks.
Pike's defeat dropped their record down to 2-18. As for Southport, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-13.
Pike will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Lawrence North at 5:30 p.m. Lawrence North knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past eight matches -- so hopefully Pike likes a good challenge. As for Southport, they will head out on the road to face off against Bloomington North at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bloomington North is coming into the matchup with six straight losses at home, meaning Southport will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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