For the second straight game, Pearce will face off against Nimitz. The Mustangs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pearce knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past seven matches -- so hopefully Nimitz likes a good challenge.
Pearce will bounce into Friday's contest after beating Nimitz, who they had gone 0-7 against in their seven prior meetings. The Mustangs were the clear victors by a 21-10 margin over the Vikings on Tuesday. Considering the Mustangs have won nine games by more than ten runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Natalia Urquidi was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Those two hits gave her a new career-high. Alexa Falk was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Urquidi wasn't the only one making solid contact: Pearce kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's a new trend for the Mustangs: they were averaging 5.6 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 15.2.
Pearce has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-12-1 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games. As for Nimitz, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-13.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Pearce hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .414. However, it's not like Nimitz struggles in that department as they've averaged .400. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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