HOUSTON - Central Missouri sophomore Luke Mercer earned his first win of the season Feb. 17 in the Mules' 8-4 win against Arkansas-Fort Smith at Minute Maid Park in the Houston Winter Invitational.
Mercer (Tipton High School) pitched 11/3 innings of scoreless relief, finishing with one strikeout before the Mules had a four-run eighth inning to take the lead.
In four appearances this season, Mercer has yet to allow a run in five innings, posting five strikeouts to go with three walks.
Central Missouri (10-2), ranked No. 3 in NCAA Division II, will host William Woods on Tuesday.