Mercer has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.38 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They fell 10-7 to the Wilmington Greyhounds. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Greyhounds apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Emma Stoepfel and Adison Foster stepped up to the plate in a big way. Stoepfel scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances, while Foster scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Mercer's loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 5-3. As for Wilmington, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mercer will welcome Farrell at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Wilmington, they will square off against West Middlesex at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Greyhounds' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Big Reds have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season.
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