Pierce is 0-10 against East Nicolaus since March of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. Pierce will take on East Nicolaus at 4:00 p.m. Pierce has given up an average of 10.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pierce is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They came up short against Delta, falling 12-2.
Easton Richins made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-1. Mikey Acevedo was another key player, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in both of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for East Nicolaus' offense. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Bear River on Wednesday. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Spartans were not able to get on the board.
East Nicolaus also got a good showing from Colby Borges, who tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Borges has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, East Nicolaus saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Logan Cleary, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one double. That's the most hits Cleary has posted since back in April of 2024.
Pierce's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for East Nicolaus, they moved to 4-5 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Pierce has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like East Nicolaus struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Pierce couldn't quite get it done against East Nicolaus in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 5-0. Can Pierce avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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