Mercer County extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 8-10 in the process. They lost 8-0 to the Sherrard Tigers. The game marked the first time this season in which the Golden Eagles were not able to get on the board.
Mercer County saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kale Breeden, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one double.
As for Sherrard, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. The result was nothing new for Sherrard, who have now won seven contests by six runs or more so far this season.
On Sherrard's side, the result came thanks to Brady Peterson's shutout, as he gave up just two hits and racked up eight Ks. Peterson also tossed a walk, which is notable because the Tigers are undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 3-4 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Eli Matson was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Carter Brown, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mercer County will host Newman Central Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Comets will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Golden Eagles surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sherrard, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hall at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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