The Pierce (27-11) used a four-run explosion in the eighth inning to get past the Tacoma (37-6) 8-2 on Saturday at Pima Community College.

Dalton Elmer was solid at the plate for the Pierce. Elmer went 3-4, drove in one and scored two runs. He singled in the fifth and sixth innings and tripled in the eighth inning.

Darrien Moran kept contact to a minimum, striking out seven the Tacoma batters. Moran allowed one earned run, eight hits and four walks over eight innings.

Derik Bontempo racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Tacoma. He singled in the fourth inning.

Joey Gamache (7-2) was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just seven innings, walked three, struck out six, and allowed four runs.