There's no place like home for Mercer Island, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Monday. They were the clear victor by a 7-1 margin over the Bellevue Wolverines. That six run margin sets a new team best for Mercer Island this season.
Jack Buchan looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits every time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cole Rowe, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Baird Sirianni, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
On Bellevue's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Rankin, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
Mercer Island pushed their record up to 3-4 with that victory, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs per game. As for Bellevue, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mercer Island will take on Lake Washington at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Bellevue, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hazen at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Hazen is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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