Mercer County had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Monmouth United Red Storm 12-10. This was a revenge match for Mercer County, as the team was forced to settle for a 7-3 loss when these two played on Saturday.
Kale Breeden made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Breeden was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Mercer County got a big performance out of Jacob Kenney, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5. Carson Boelens was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Mercer County's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-11. As for Monmouth United, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mercer County will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Stark County at 4:30 p.m. Mercer County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Monmouth United, they will head out on the road to square off against Midland at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Monmouth United is facing Midland at the right time seeing as Midland is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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