Golden Eagles
| 05/02/25 @ Kewanee | 11-1 |
| 05/01/25 vs Monmouth-Roseville | 7-1 |
| 04/30/25 vs Orion | 8-4 |
| 04/29/25 vs West Prairie | 12-2 |
| 04/28/25 @ Monmouth-Roseville | 10-0 |
Mercer County came tearing into Friday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Kewanee Boilermakers. That's more bragging rights for the Golden Eagles, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Elsie Cook made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Mercer County got a massive performance out of Payton Ruggles, who went 3-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most RBI Ruggles has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Kelsie Weeks, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Mercer County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in seven consecutive games.
Mercer County's record now sits at 19-4. As for Kewanee, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-11 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mercer County will venture away from home to take on Riverdale at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Golden Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 9.5 runs per game this season. As for Kewanee, they will head out on the road to square off against Newman Central Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Boilermakers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Comets have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season.
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