Pike had lost 19 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 0-18 to make it 20. They came up short against the Decatur Central Hawks, falling 21-2. Having soared to a lofty 20 runs in the game before, the Red Devils couldn't push the score so high this time.
Pike got a good showing from Jasmin Urcino, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
As for Decatur Central, their win bumped their record up to 8-9. The victory continues a trend for them in their matchups with Pike: they've now won five in a row.
On Decatur Central's side, Caylee Davis looked comfortable as she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Harlow Estes, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Maycee Hayman, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Pike will challenge Lawrence North at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Decatur Central, they will take on Southport at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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