Pierz had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 4-3 to make it four. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Melrose Dutchmen. The Pioneers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Dutchmen apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2019.
As for Melrose, the win keeps they at an undefeated 8-0. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average this season.
For Melrose's part, Ellie Grieve made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Grieve has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Kaitlyn Klasen was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Jaelyn Mayers also deserves some recognition as she scored her first runs of the season.
Looking ahead, Pierz will face off against Foley at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Melrose, they will head out on the road to square off against Paynesville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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