Lakers
| 05/19/25 vs Maplewood | 7-6 |
| 05/16/25 vs Hickory | 12-0 |
| 05/14/25 vs Iroquois | 13-0 |
| 05/13/25 @ Union City | 7-3 |
| 05/09/25 vs Union City | 5-0 |
| + 4 more games |
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Mercyhurst Prep had no problem doing just that on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Maplewood Tigers 7-6. Winning may never get old, but the Lakers sure are getting used to it with their ninth in a row.
Hunter Krahe tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Zack Kruszewski, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. Brady Coleman was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Mercyhurst Prep's record now sits at 20-1. As for Maplewood, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 11-7 record.
Looking ahead, Mercyhurst Prep will square off against Lakeview on Thursday. The Sailors will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Lakers surely won't give up without a fight. Maplewood does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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