Pierce was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 9-1 loss at the hands of the Durham Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pierce of the 13-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Pierce saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Colton Vanlaningham, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
On Durham's side, Matthew Porter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up nine Ks. Porter has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Dylan Rabo was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Brady Doyle was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Pierce's loss dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Durham, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 15 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season.
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, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Live Oak at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Durham's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Live Oak's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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