After flying high against Reynolds last Thursday, Mercer came back down to earth. The Mercer Mustangs fell just short of the West Middlesex Big Reds by a score of 3-1 on Tuesday. Mercer was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as West Middlesex apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
Angelina Eakman was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out 19 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Eakman has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Eakman was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Eakman wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Pressley Washil, who went 1-for-3 with a triple.
Even though they lost, Mercer didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 19 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On West Middlesex's side, Kaylee Long spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits.
Mercer's loss dropped their record down to 10-4. As for West Middlesex, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mercer will challenge Farrell at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mercer is facing Farrell at the right time seeing as Farrell is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for West Middlesex, they will head out on the road to square off against Mohawk Area at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Mohawk Area is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
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