Reynolds extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 2-11-1 in the process. They lost 11-2 to the Mercer Mustangs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Mustangs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 4-3 back in April.
Reynolds saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaleb McAdoo, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run. Another was Brady Nehlen, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
As for Mercer, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. The result was nothing new for Mercer, who have now won five matches by six runs or more so far this season.
On Mercer's side, Jayden Amos made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Amos has become a key player for Mercer: the team is undefeated when he allows at most three hits, but 3-4 otherwise. Amos was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Kameron Woods was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Adam Dupuis, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Reynolds is set to square off against their familiar foe Wilmington at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Mercer will take on rival West Middlesex at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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