Mercy University Baseball rebounded from an 8-7 loss in game one to secure a thrilling 9-8 walk-off victory in game two against St. Thomas Aquinas College. Senior Sean McAdams delivered the game-winning hit while senior David Bernard Jr. contributed with a home run and four RBIs. The split improves Mercy鈥檚 record to 20-18, snapping a five-game losing streak and marking the 20th win of the season for the sixth time under Head Coach Chris Schoen. The Mavericks have now won three of four matchups against STAC this season.

By the Numbers
  • Bernard Jr. recorded four RBIs and hit one home run across the two games.
  • McAdams' RBI single in the 10th inning secured the win for Mercy in game two.
Yes, But

Despite the exciting win in game two, Mercy's defense allowed a high number of runs in both games, raising concerns about their pitching performance.

State of Play
  • Mercy is currently 11-9 in the East Coast Conference (ECC), in a competitive standings scenario.
  • The team's recent split with STAC has intensified their quest for crucial wins to enhance playoff positioning.
What's Next

Mercy will look to build momentum in their next games as they face STAC again on April 19th for a doubleheader, which poses a significant opportunity to strengthen their ECC standing.

Bottom Line

The Mavericks showed resilience in their comeback win, highlighting their potential, but must address defensive weaknesses to ensure success in upcoming games and playoffs.