For the second straight game, Berkner will face off against Pearce. The Rams will head out on the road to challenge the Mustangs at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Berkner has given up an average of 11.3 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Berkner is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 16 runs on Friday, they were much more limited against Pearce on Monday. They came up short against the Mustangs, falling 23-2. The defeat continues a trend for the Rams in their meetings with the Mustangs: they've now lost seven in a row.
For Pearce's part, Lexie Landers made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Landers has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, five RBI, and one double. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high.
Pearce kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.6 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 13.4.
The win (which was Pearce's fifth in a row) raised their record to 9-10. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.4 runs over those games. As for Berkner, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Berkner has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .544. However, it's not like Pearce struggles in that department as they've averaged .486. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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