Mercer County came into this matchup off a tough ten-run loss on Saturday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Franklin-Simpson Wildcats by a score of 5-3 on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Titans have suffered since May 20, 2024.
Mercer County has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 18-16 record this season. As for Franklin-Simpson, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-12 record this season.
Mercer County will face off against Western Hills at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Titans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wolverines have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Franklin-Simpson, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 4-1 win against Paul Laurence Dunbar on the 10th.
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