Pierce extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-5. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Maxwell Panthers. The Bears were not able to make up for their loss to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in March of 2024.
As for Maxwell, their victory ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-4-1. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
For Maxwell's part, Emma Miller made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Miller was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jayleen Patino, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Ruby Herrera was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Coincidentally, Pierce and Maxwell will both be playing Chester the next time they take the field. The Bears will head out to face the Volcanoes at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Panthers will play them later in the day, at 12:30 p.m.
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