There's no place like home for West Middlesex, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mercer Mustangs on Friday and snuck past 5-3. This was a revenge matchup for West Middlesex, as the team was forced to settle for an 8-4 defeat when these two played last Wednesday.
Logan Kent made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Kent was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Kent wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bowen Briggs, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Like West Middlesex, Mercer also got a great game from a two-way player: Ethan Christie. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Christie has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Christie was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Gabe Martin was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.
West Middlesex's win bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Mercer, their loss dropped their record down to 4-7.
West Middlesex will head out on the road to take on Jamestown at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. West Middlesex is facing Jamestown at the right time seeing as Jamestown is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Mercer, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Wilmington at 4:15 p.m. Wilmington will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Mercer surely won't give up without a fight.
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