Mercy proved they can win big last Saturday (they won by six) but on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the Butler Bears out 5-3. That's more bragging rights for Mercy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Maya Merrill spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Mercy got a big performance out of Allie Streble, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Peyton Arnold, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Mercy's win was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs per game. As for Butler, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mercy will face off against Meade County at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Butler, they will head out on the road to square off against Elizabethtown at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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