After low-scoring totals in their previous five contests, Mercer Island brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They walked away with a 10-5 win over the Redmond Mustangs on Wednesday. The victory continues a trend for the Islanders in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won six in a row.
Brady Dolence was a standout: he scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ethan Nguyen, who went 1-for-3 with four RBI and one double.
Dolence wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Mercer Island kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
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| 03/26/25 - Away | 10-5 W |
| 05/03/18 - Neutral | 7-6 W |
| 04/25/18 - Away | 8-5 W |
| 04/09/18 - Home | 9-4 W |
| 04/26/17 - Home | 11-1 W |
| + 3 more games |
Mercer Island's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4-1. As for Redmond, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mercer Island will head out to challenge Hazen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mercer Island's pitchers better be ready for this one: Hazen has averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Redmond, they will head out on the road to square off against Liberty at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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