Golden Eagles
| 04/10/25 @ Orion | 6-0 |
| 04/08/25 @ Bushnell-Prairie City | 27-2 |
| 04/03/25 vs Annawan-Wethersfield | 9-1 |
| 03/31/25 vs Farmington | 6-5 |
| 03/28/25 @ Alleman | 8-5 |
| + 4 more games |
Mercer County put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. Everything went their way against the Orion Chargers as they made off with a 6-0 victory. Considering the Golden Eagles have won six contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Elsie Cook was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maddy Campbell-Baker, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March of 2024. Kelsie Weeks was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Mercer County pushed their record up to 9-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Orion, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mercer County will host Erie-Prophetstown at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Orion, they will welcome Newman Central Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Comets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed nine runs per game on average), something the Chargers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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