Mertens Hits 2 home runs in Knights Win
The <Ohio Knights:team#79> dealt the <Ontario Blue Pirates:team#77> a 7-1 loss at Farmers Market Stadium. <Sander Mertens:player#7125> was the star on offense. He belted 2 home runs. He scored 3 runs and drove in 4. Ohio, now 4-2, has gotten their season off to a good start.

With Ohio leading 2-1 in the top of the third, Mertens hit a 2-run  home run off Ontario hurler <Dave Harris:player#10481>. It was the 5th home run of the season for Mertens and put his team ahead, 4-1.

"I was able to barrel up some pitches," said Mertens.



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