Hamilton's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They walked away with a 12-7 win over the Mercer County Golden Eagles. That's more bragging rights for Hamilton, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Hamilton let Grayson Conkright and Mason Stevenson loose on the outfield. Conkright went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Stevenson scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kyle Smith, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
On Mercer County's side, Carson Boelens stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Lucas Collison was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
The victory got Hamilton back to even at 1-1. As for Mercer County, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hamilton will take on Liberty at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Hamilton is facing Liberty at the right time seeing as Liberty is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Mercer County, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Illini West at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Illini West is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
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