Pearce lost a close one when they played on March 1st but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on on Tuesday was a bit more commanding. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 10-4 walloping at the hands of the Irving Tigers. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Pearce in their matchups with Irving: they've now lost three in a row.
Lexie Landers put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and nine unearned) runs off eight hits (she also only allowed one walk). Landers was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Landers wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Emma Willers, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Megan Uhrik was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Pearce's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Irving, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 5-6 record this season.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Highland Park the next time they take the field. Irving will host Highland Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Pearce will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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