The Sharpsville Blue Devils will head out on the road to face off against the Mercer Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
Saturday just wasn't the day for Sharpsville's offense. They lost 7-0 to Cambridge Springs on Saturday. The game marked the first time this season in which the Blue Devils were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Mercer put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against Redbank Valley by a score of 7-2. The Mustangs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Angelina Eakman was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two hits any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ainsley Baldwin, who went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Megan Neugebauer was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one RBI.
Mercer kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.
Mercer's record is now 6-0. As for Sharpsville, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Sharpsville came up short against Mercer when the teams last played back in March, falling 5-2. Can the Blue Devils avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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