Softball Recap: Mercer Find Success

Mercer won the last time they faced Reynolds and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Mustangs came out on top against the Raiders by a score of 6-2.

Angelina Eakman

Hits Against

04/22/25 @ Reynolds	2
04/14/25 vs Wilmington	0
04/09/25 vs Sharpsville	2

Angelina Eakman made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

In other batting news, Ainsley Baldwin was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season. Emma Stoepfel was another key player, earning one run and two stolen bases.

Mercer's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Reynolds, their loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-8.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Mercer is set to face off against their familiar foe West Middlesex at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Reynolds will challenge rival Sharpsville at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday.