The Pierz Pioneers will head out on the road to take on the Sauk Centre Mainstreeters at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The pair are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Pierz will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Monday, then bounced right back against Foley on Tuesday. Pierz was the clear victor by a 12-4 margin over Foley. Considering Pierz has won three contests by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Sauk Centre entered their tilt with Minnewaska Area with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They never let the Lakers onto the board and left with a 6-0 win on Thursday. Considering Sauk Centre has won three matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
The result came thanks to Jenna Riley's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Addison Hoffman was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Lanna Walter was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and an RBI.
Pierz's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Sauk Centre, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
Pierz took their victory against Sauk Centre when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pierz since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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