Mercer County had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 3-3 to make it five. They lost 11-1 to the Western Hills Wolverines. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
As for Western Hills, they now have a winning record of 4-3-1. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their one-run performance the game before.
For Western Hills' part, Noah Morris made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Morris has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Remi Hellard, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Eli Harris was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Coming up, Mercer County will challenge Lexington Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Titans' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Western Hills, they will venture away from home to challenge Danville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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