Softball Recap: Mercer Mustangs vs. Reynolds Raiders
On Tuesday, while Mercer put up plenty of runs, the same can't be said for Reynolds. The Mercer Mustangs were the clear victor by a 15-0 margin over the Reynolds Raiders. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Mercer has managed all season.
Angelina Eakman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). 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 1-for-2 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs.
In other batting news, Emma Stoepfel and Kailyn Adams did most of the damage at the plate: Stoepfel scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3, while Adams went 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Adison Foster, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Mercer's victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs per game. As for Reynolds, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Mercer will head out on the road to face off against West Middlesex at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mercer's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so West Middlesex's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Reynolds, they will be playing at home against Cochranton at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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