West Middlesex had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-2 to make it seven. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mercer Mustangs. That's two games in a row now that the Big Reds have lost by exactly four runs.
West Middlesex saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lila Kimmel, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
As for Mercer, the win was the fifth in a row (dating back to last season) for them, bringing their record up to 2-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.4 runs over those games.
On Mercer's side, Angelina Eakman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Eakman was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ainsley Baldwin, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Middlesex will take on Cathedral Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Mercer, they will face off against Cambridge Springs at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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