Pierce was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the East Nicolaus Spartans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pierce of the 21-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Tony Maldonado spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On East Nicolaus' side, the team relied heavily on Logan Cleary, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Mikey Miller, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Pierce's loss dropped their record down to 6-8. As for East Nicolaus, the victory (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 11-3.
Pierce will be playing in front of their home fans against Live Oak at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for East Nicolaus, they will head out on the road to square off against Winters at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. East Nicolaus is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road.
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