June 18, 2009

NOTRE DAME 14, MERCER BOWL 2

PATAGONIA -- Notre Dame scored eight fourth-inning runs Thursday night en route to a 14-2 win over host Mercer Bowl at Patagonia Senior.

Nate Banick and Mark Connors both belted three-run homers for Notre Dame (4-6). Connors, Rudy Banick, Jimmy Connors and Bobby Michaels all singled twice. Banick earned the pitching win, surrendering just five hits.

For Mercer Bowl (6-3), Chad McComb doubled. Bryan Bailey and Jim Kopan both pitched.