Mercer is 2-8 against Greenville since May of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Mustangs will host the Trojans at 4:00 p.m.
Monday just wasn't the day for Mercer's offense. They lost 10-0 to Karns City on Monday.
Meanwhile, Greenville posted their closest victory since May 23, 2025 on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out West Middlesex 6-5. The win continues a trend for the Trojans in their matchups with the Big Reds: they've now won six in a row.
Casey Kincaid looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Andrew Harpst, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Carter Smith, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
Greenville's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Mercer, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-5.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Mercer has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Greenville struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 6.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Mercer suffered a grim 6-0 defeat to Greenville when the teams last played back in March. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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