Pierce was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 13-9 to the Durham Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pierce of the 17-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Cierra Dye and Aubrey Hagle did some serious damage despite the final result: Dye scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4, while Hagle scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Ariana Ambriz was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Durham's side, Addison Culver made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Culver was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Bayly Carstensen was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Brooklynn Tibbetts, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Pierce's defeat dropped their record down to 6-16. As for Durham, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pierce will take on Colusa at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Durham, they will be playing in front of their home fans against East Nicolaus at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. East Nicolaus is coming into the match with nine straight victories on the road, so Durham will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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