After two games on the road, Pike is heading back home. They will take on the Anderson Indians at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Pike's hitters might be in the hot seat on Saturday considering what happened against Lawrence North on Monday. They lost 10-0 to the Wildcats. That's two games in a row now that Pike has lost by exactly ten runs.
Meanwhile, Anderson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Lapel.
Dontrez Fuller and Carter Hunt stepped up to the plate in a big way. Fuller scored three runs while going 3-for-3, while Hunt went 2-for-2 with four RBI, two doubles, and a run.
Even though they lost, Anderson was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Pike has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season. As for Anderson, they now have a losing record at 11-12.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Pike has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Anderson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Pike came out on top in a nail-biter against Anderson in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, sneaking past 3-1. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Anderson's Kairo Parks, who struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Now that he won't be playing on Saturday, will it be that much easier for Pike to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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