Lakers
| 04/28/25 @ Iroquois | 15 |
| 04/14/25 vs Youngsville | 15 |
| 04/10/25 vs Seneca | 13 |
| 04/23/25 vs Middle Township | 10 |
| 04/16/25 vs Eisenhower | 10 |
Mercyhurst Prep got themselves on the board against Iroquois on Monday, but Iroquois never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over the Braves. The result was nothing new for the Lakers, who have now won nine contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Zack Kruszewski was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Tanner Ashton, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Mercyhurst Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .657. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Mercyhurst Prep's win was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Iroquois, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mercyhurst Prep will take on Seneca at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bobcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.92 runs per game on average), something the Lakers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Iroquois, they will square off against Union City at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bears will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Braves surely won't give up without a fight.
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