The Mercyhurst Prep Lakers will square off against the Tussey Mountain Titans on Thursday. Mercyhurst Prep will be looking to extend their current 12-game winning streak.
Mercyhurst Prep is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They skirted past Riverview 5-3.
Hunter Krahe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Mercyhurst Prep's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Hayden Spencer, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Another was Rocco Almonte, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Tussey Mountain came tearing into Monday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 7-6 W against the Chargers.
The team relied heavily on Connor Jones, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Mercyhurst Prep's win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 23-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.1 runs on average over those games. As for Tussey Mountain, their win bumped their record up to 14-10.
Both Mercyhurst Prep and Tussey Mountain just can't seem to miss. The Lakers have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.4 hits per game. However, it's not like Tussey Mountain struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.4 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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