For the second straight game, Pearce will face off against Berkner. The Mustangs will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Rams at 11:30 a.m. Pearce knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Berkner likes a good challenge.
Pearce is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on Berkner with a sharp 23-2 win on Monday. The Mustangs have beaten the Rams the last seven times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Rams has come to flipping the script.
Lexie Landers made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2025. She was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, five RBI, and one double.
Pearce kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.6 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 13.4.
Berkner's defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Pearce, their victory bumped their record up to 9-10.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Pearce has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .486. However, it's not like Berkner struggles in that department as they've averaged .544. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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