July 27, 2009

MERCER BOWL 16, JERGLER INVESTMENTS 5

SOUTH PYMATUNING -- Mercer Bowl used a seven-run second inning Sunday night to take control of its playoff opener against Jergler Investments at Patagonia Senior.

Chad McComb paced Mercer Bowl by going 4 for 4 with a triple and double. Marty Bour collected three hits while Tim Murray tripled and singled. Winning pitcher Jim Kopan and batterymate Dave Bodien both doubled and singled. Jon Murray added a double while veteran Eric "Skinner" Bombeck singled twice.

Kopan earned the pitching win, allowing three earned runs and seven hits in seven innings.

For Jergler Investments, A.J. Staul tripled and singled while Jeff Gavin and Jason Sciarro both doubled. Dave Tomko pitched.