Mercy University Baseball faces St. Thomas Aquinas College this weekend in a crucial doubleheader, with games scheduled for Friday, April 17th at home and Sunday, April 19th away. Both teams come into the matchup with identical records of 10-8 in the ECC, making this series pivotal for their postseason aspirations. Mercy, sitting at 19-17 this season, previously secured wins against STAC in their last encounter. The Mavericks, looking to qualify for the ECC Tournament, will rely heavily on senior leaders and solid pitching to secure two necessary wins.

By the Numbers
  • Mercy has a record of 19-17 (10-8 ECC) while STAC is at 21-13 (10-8 ECC).
  • Mercy won their last meeting with STAC, 6-3 and 2-1, on March 20, 2026.
State of Play
  • Mercy is currently ranked No. 8 in the latest NCBWA East Region poll.
  • Mercy suffered a close 4-3 loss against Molloy most recently.
What's Next

Following the weekend鈥檚 doubleheader, Mercy will host Staten Island on Thursday, April 23rd. Their performance against STAC will potentially shape their chances for the ECC Tournament.

Bottom Line

Success in this series against STAC is critical for Mercy's postseason ambitions; securing at least one win will enhance their chances of making the ECC Tournament.