Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pike). They put the hurt on the Ben Davis Giants with a sharp 19-4 win on Wednesday. Considering the Red Devils have won three games by more than nine runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Lincoln Sigmund was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Rory Weaver
| 04/16/25 @ Ben Davis | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter | 3 |
| 04/11/25 vs Beech Grove | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Greenon | 2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Lawrence Central | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
In other batting news, Rory Weaver and Jimquell Young, Jr did most of the damage at the plate: Weaver got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Young, Jr went 3-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Weaver is becoming a predictor of Pike's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't). Clinton Sims, Jr was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs.
Pike kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Pike's record now sits at 5-3. As for Ben Davis, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Looking ahead, Pike will take on Western Boone at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Red Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Stars have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Ben Davis, they are taking a road trip to take on Lebanon at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Giants are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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