Mercyhurst Prep scores four late runs to eliminate Riverview from playoffs

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Summary

In the PIAA Class 2A first round on June 1, Mercyhurst Prep defeated Riverview 4-0 at Mercyhurst University in Erie. The game remained scoreless through four and a half innings until Mercyhurst Prep scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth. Riverview, which had no seniors on its roster, finished its season at 15-8 after a competitive playoff run. Coach Bill Gras expressed pride in his team's effort, emphasizing the potential for next season. Mercyhurst Prep advances to the quarterfinals with a record of 21-2 after last year’s playoff victory over Riverview.

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  • Mercyhurst Prep scored four runs in the fifth inning.
  • Riverview led a late threat but could not score.
  • Mercyhurst Prep improves to 21-2 this season.
  • Riverview ends its season at 15-8.
  • Both teams faced off in last year's playoffs, with Prep winning then.
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Jun. 1—ERIE — There was nothing but zeros on the scoreboard through four and a half innings of Monday's PIAA Class 2A first round baseball game between Riverview and District 10 champion Mercyhurst Prep at Erie's Mercyhurst University. It was an old-fashioned pitcher's duel between the Raiders and the Lakers. Then Prep broke through with four runs in the bottom of the fifth. They turned out to ...

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