Pierce was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They fell 5-0 to the Colusa RedHawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pierce of the 11-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Colusa's part, Luke Kalfsbeek made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Kalfsbeek has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Kalfsbeek was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
Kalfsbeek wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Seth Kalisuch, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI. Kalisuch has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Pierce's defeat dropped their record down to 7-15. As for Colusa, the victory (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 24-3.
Pierce will head out on the road to face off against Winters at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Winters is coming into the contest with five straight wins at home, so Pierce will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Colusa will take on Willows at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Colusa's pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so Willows' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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