Baseball Recap: Alleman Pioneers vs. Mercer County Golden Eagles
Alleman can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mercer County Golden Eagles and snuck past 12-10. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Alleman considering their one-run performance the game before.
Jayvin Johnson looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Gavin Wilburn and Adam VanMeighem did most of the damage at the plate: Wilburn scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while VanMeighem scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Kelly Honert, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI.
On Mercer County's side, Lucas Collison stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Jacob Kenney was another key contributor, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four RBI and a double.
Alleman's win bumped their record up to 7-28. As for Mercer County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season.
Alleman does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mercer County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Wethersfield/Annawan at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Wethersfield/Annawan is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Mercer County will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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