While Mercer County didn't have the best season last year (they finished 16-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against the Karns Beavers by a score of 11-6 on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Titans.

Jackson Doughty
| 04/04/25 @ Karns | 3 |
| 03/29/25 vs Scott | 0 |
| 03/17/25 vs Anderson County | 1 |
| 05/13/24 @ Marion County | 2 |
| 05/11/24 @ Woodford County | 3 |
Jackson Doughty was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over four innings pitched. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That stolen base was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Ayden Stephens was excellent, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brayden McGuffey, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Mercer County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Mercer County's victory bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Karns, they now have a losing record of 9-10.
Mercer County wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 9-6 win against Hardin Valley Academy on the 4th. As for Karns, they are taking a road trip to challenge Shady Spring at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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