Pierce lost against Polk County back in September, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Pierce Bluejays came up short against the Polk County Slammers, falling 14-8. The Bluejays have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Aubrey Hanson and Evelyn Skrdla did some serious damage despite the final result: Hanson went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Skrdla scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. What's more, Skrdla also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since back in August. Another player making a difference was Maelee Hamilton, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Pierce was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .312 or higher in three consecutive matches.
Pierce's defeat dropped their record down to 9-17. As for Polk County, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-13 record this season.
Pierce has already played their next contest, a 12-2 loss against Guardian Angels Central Catholic on the 5th. As for Polk County, they will challenge York at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. York will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Polk County surely won't give up without a fight.
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