There's no place like home for Mercer, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against the Sharpsville Blue Devils by a score of 8-4 on Wednesday. The victory continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Blue Devils: they've now won three in a row.
Angelina Eakman made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI.
Ainsley Baldwin
| 04/09/25 vs Sharpsville | 3 |
| 04/16/24 vs Farrell | 2 |
| 05/13/24 @ Farrell | 1 |
| 04/30/24 vs Wilmington | 1 |
| 04/10/24 @ West Middlesex | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ainsley Baldwin, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Farren Baldwin was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Mercer's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Sharpsville, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mercer will host Wilmington at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Mustangs 2.4, the Greyhounds 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Sharpsville, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Jamestown at 4:30 p.m. The Muskies' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Blue Devils' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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