The Mercyhurst Prep Lakers will take on the Middle Township Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mercyhurst Prep is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
If Mercyhurst Prep beats Middle Township with five runs on Wednesday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. The Lakers never let Greenfield get on the board and left with a 5-0 win on Tuesday.
Hunter Krahe
| 04/22/25 vs Greenfield | 10 |
| 04/19/25 vs Starpoint | 2 |
| 04/12/25 vs Titusville | 7 |
| 04/04/25 @ Fairview | 8 |
| 03/25/25 vs Meadville | 8 |
| + 5 more games |
Hunter Krahe made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over 6.1 innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in May of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That stolen base marked the first that he has snagged this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tanner Ashton, who went 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Brady Coleman, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Middle Township unfortunately witnessed the end of their nine-game winning streak on Tuesday. They came up short against South Caldwell, falling 17-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Panthers have suffered since May 7, 2024.
Middle Township's defeat dropped their record down to 9-2. As for Mercyhurst Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 10-0.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Mercyhurst Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .371. However, it's not like Middle Township struggles in that department as they've averaged .330. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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