Pierce was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. Their tough 11-1 loss to the East Nicolaus Spartans might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pierce of the 16-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Ariana Ambriz was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, a double, and an RBI.
On East Nicolaus' side, the team relied heavily on Makinze Massey, who went 3-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and a double. Peyton Becker was another key contributor, getting no hits from her two at bats.
Pierce's loss dropped their record down to 5-11. As for East Nicolaus, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 11-2.
Pierce will be playing in front of their home fans against Live Oak at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Live Oak is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season. As for East Nicolaus, they will head out on the road to challenge Winters at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. East Nicolaus is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road.
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