Mercer hadn't done well against Sharpsville recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Mustangs came out on top against the Blue Devils by a score of 14-9. The Mustangs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Aedan Ryhal
| 04/01/25 @ Greenville | 6 |
| 03/27/25 @ Karns City | 4 |
| 04/07/25 vs Wilmington | 3 |
| 03/25/25 @ Grove City | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Mohawk Area | 2 |
Aedan Ryhal and Jayden Amos were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Ryhal tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Amos tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Ryhal has become a key player for Mercer: the team is 3-1 when he allows at most three hits, but 1-2 otherwise. At the plate, Ryhal went 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run, while Amos scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. That's the most runs Amos has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cole Fisher, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kameron Woods, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Mercer always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Mercer now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Sharpsville, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Mercer is set to face off against their familiar foe Reynolds at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Sharpsville will square off against rival West Middlesex at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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