Softball Recap: Mercer Starts Season with Victory Against Laurel

Mercer had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against the Laurel Spartans by a score of 6-3 on Tuesday. For the Mustangs, this counts as revenge for the 11-0 victory the Spartans walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.

Angelina Eakman

Doubles (Career)

03/18/25 @ Laurel	2
05/20/24 vs Seneca	1
05/07/24 vs West Middlesex	1
04/30/24 vs Wilmington	1
04/18/24 vs Lakeview	1

Angelina Eakman made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Eakman was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-4. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two).

In other batting news, Emma Stoepfel was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Farren Baldwin, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.

Laurel's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mercer will challenge Cochranton at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Laurel, they will face off against New Castle at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.