Softball Recap: Farrell Steelers vs. Mercer Mustangs
Farrell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 17-4 to the Mercer Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Farrell of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Mercer's part, Angelina Eakman made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out 15 batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off only one hit. Eakman has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Eakman was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.
In other batting news, Phoebe Eakman was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three stolen bases, and four runs. Pressley Washil was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Farrell's loss dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Mercer, they pushed their record up to 11-4 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Farrell will square off against West Middlesex at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. West Middlesex is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Mercer, they will head out on the road to challenge Lakeview at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mercer is facing Lakeview at the right time seeing as Lakeview is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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