May 17, 2009

MERCER BOWL 8, LOGAN & CO. 3

HERMITAGE -- Defending league champion Mercer Bowl opened the 2009 season by rallying for an 8-3 win over host Logan & Co. at St. Paul's. Mercer Bowl scored five runs in the top of the fifth to take the lead for good.

Winning pitcher Jim Kopan fanned six and did not walk a batter. Jon Murray doubled and singled for Mercer Bowl while Brian Bodien roped a pair of hits. Kopan, Chad McComb, Craig Songer and Justin Songer all collected extra-base hits.

Dustin Kulka paced Logan & Co. with a solo homer and a double. Devin Kulka added a pair of hits. Devin Kulka pitched and took the setback for Logan & Co.