Pillager took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Pierz, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Huskies skirted past the Pioneers 10-9. This was payback for the Huskies, who suffered a 10-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Pillager has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-11 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Pierz, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pillager will face off against Holdingford at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. The Huskers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.48 runs per game on average), something the Huskies will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Pierz, they will square off against Royalton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Royals will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Pioneers surely won't give up without a fight.
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