Reynolds hasn't had much luck against Mercer recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Raiders will be playing at home against the Mustangs at 4:15 p.m. Reynolds has given up an average of 14.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
West Middlesex hit Reynolds with a 14-run third inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Raiders lost 16-1 to the Big Reds.
Tanner Irvine made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run. He also brought in an RBI, marking his first of the season.
Meanwhile, Mercer hadn't done well against Wilmington recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Mustangs walked away with a 9-4 win over the Greyhounds. The game was the first time the Mustangs have beaten the Greyhounds on their field since May 6, 2023.
The team relied heavily on Jayden Amos, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cole Fisher, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Mercer was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Reynolds' loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Mercer, their victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 4-2.
Reynolds might still be hurting after the 11-2 defeat they got from Mercer when the teams last played back in May of 2025. Can the Raiders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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