After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Wayne, Pierce was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Aquinas Monarchs 10-8. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Bluejays considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
Kylie Dvorak spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, Evelyn Skrdla was a standout: she scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. What's more, she also racked up two hits, the mostshe's had since back in August. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Hanson, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
The victory snapped Pierce's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-12 record. As for Aquinas, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pierce will play host again on Saturday to welcome South Sioux City, where first pitch is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. Pierce is facing South Sioux City at the right time seeing as South Sioux City is stuck on a 14-game losing streak. As for Aquinas, they will face off against Highway 91 on Tuesday.
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