06/01/2026
(Coach Durk preview) State Playoffs
At Mercyhurst University 11am
Mercyhurst 19-2 vs Riverview 15-7
Mercyhurst is Ranked 1 in Class 2A and 24th in PA Rankings.
Riverview is Ranked 24 in Class 2A and 205 in PA Rankings.
Mercyhurst has won 18 consecutive games,
Riverview won their last game.
Mercyhurst leads the all time head to head 1-0
This is a rematch of last year's state playoff game. Mercyhurst held on
for a 5-3 win. Riverview had the tying runs on base with 1 out in the
seventh. Noah Reigel made a diving catch in shallow right field that
turned into a game ending double play.
Outlook
This would appear to be a low scoring game on paper. Riverview is a
talented young team with a solid top 5 lineup. They are led by the
Duncan brothers hitting .407 and .463. Contain them is the key to
victory. They have no seniors listed on the roster but they have revenge
on their minds.
Both teams like to run and bunt and it could come down to which team
executes.
The Lakers will need to be ready on defense as they like to slap the
ball around.
Can the Laker offense step up again without the reliable Jack Stoker?
Can the new look defense continue to make the plays? Those are the
questions and that's why they play the games.
Home Field advantage should help the Lakers in this game. Riverview has
a long travel and early departure in the morning.
The Laker offense is led by Zack Kruszewski, Noah Reigel, Hayden
Spencer and Cameron Aresco. These guys will need to step up again and
the rest must execute the offense.
Should be a nice sunny day with temps around 64 degrees.
Hope to see you at the ballpark as the Lakers could use your support!
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