Mercer County was the 9-1 winner over Boyd County when they last played one another back in May of 2016, but their luck changed this time around. The Titans lost 12-2 to the Lions on Saturday.
Mercer County has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 18-15 record this season. As for Boyd County, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 24-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mercer County will host Western Hills at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Titans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolverines have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Boyd County, they will take on Johnson Central at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Lions have won 13 straight at home, while the Golden Eagles won eight straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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