Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mercyhurst Prep). Everything went their way against Varsity Opponent on Sunday as the Mercyhurst Prep Lakers made off with a 30-1 win. Considering the Lakers have won five contests by more than five runs this season, Sunday's blowout was nothing new.
Josh Majczyk made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 5-for-8 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI.
In other pitching news, Brady Coleman and Brady Rice dominated on the mound. Coleman scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in five of his seven plate appearances, while Rice tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Coleman has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Zack Kruszewski was a standout: he scored seven runs and stole two bases while getting on base in six of his eight plate appearances. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.1 runs per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Jack Stoker, who went 4-for-7 with seven RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Mercyhurst Prep didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 15 strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now tossed at least ten strikeouts in seven consecutive matches.
Mercyhurst Prep's victory bumped their record up to 9-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mercyhurst Prep will host Girard at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Mercyhurst Prep will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive. As for Varsity Opponent, they will welcome Mercyhurst Prep at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.
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