Mercer extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-7. They lost 19-3 to the Gilman City Hawks. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Hawks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 on September 9th.
As for Gilman City, their win bumped their record up to 7-3. The result was nothing new for the Hawks, who have now won five matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Gilman City's part, Tenley Griffith and Alli Burke made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Griffith tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Burke pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Griffith got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Burke went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
In other batting news, Gilman City got a massive performance out of Khloey Sperry, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Caitlynn Chalfant was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Mercer will head out to challenge Pattonsburg at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Gilman City, they will square off against Grundy County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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