Pierce was the 15-9 winner over Durham when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Pierce Bears wound up on the wrong side of a tough 17-7 walloping at the hands of the Durham Trojans on Tuesday. Pierce just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
Sofia Rubio was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-3 with two doubles, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Cierra Dye, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Durham's side, Isla Stephens was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. Clare Osbon was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Pierce's loss dropped their record down to 6-15. As for Durham, their win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pierce will take on Durham at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Durham, they will be playing at home against Live Oak at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Durham is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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