Mercer County is on a four-game streak of home losses, and Monmouth-Roseville a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Thursday. The Mercer County Golden Eagles will look to defend their home field against the Monmouth-Roseville Titans at 4:30 p.m. Mercer County has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mercer County's last matchup with Alleman could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles came up short against the Pioneers, falling 15-8. Golden Eagles fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Pioneers since on Tuesday.
Kale Breeden made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and one double.
Monmouth-Roseville couldn't beat Macomb on Tuesday even though they stacked four runs on them in the seventh inning. The Titans took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bombers.
Payton Thompson was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base. That hit was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Landyn Angelo, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Monmouth-Roseville's loss dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Mercer County, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-14.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Mercer County has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Monmouth-Roseville struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 6.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Mercer County couldn't quite finish off Monmouth-Roseville in their previous meeting on Monday and fell 4-2. Will the Golden Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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