May 21, 2026 vs. Jimtown Xavier Mercado collected three hits in four at bats, but Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen lost to Jimtown 17-14 on Thursday at Mishawaka High School Ward Baker Park. Mercado doubled in the fourth inning, doubled in the first inning, and doubled in the sixth inning. Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen lost despite out-hitting Jimtown 14 to 10. Mercado led Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen with three hits. Jimtown got on the board in the top of the first inning after Smith grounded out, scoring one run, an error scored one run, and Hunter doubled, scoring two runs. A line out by Pappas extended the Jimtown lead to 5-0 in the top of the second inning. Jimtown added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Toth singled, and Williams walked, each scoring one run. Jimtown scored six runs on three hits in the top of the fourth inning. Pappas singled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Poole hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, Hunter singled, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs. Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen scored five runs on three hits in the bottom of the seventh inning. Jackson Chlebek doubled, scoring two runs, Noah Valdez drew a walk, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs. Pappas earned the win for Jimtown. The pitcher allowed one hit and zero runs over two innings, striking out four and walking two. Ryan Ecker pitched three innings in relief for Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen. The hurler allowed two hits and four runs while, striking out two and walking five. Chlebek took the loss for Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen. The right-handed pitcher went two innings, allowing five runs (one earned) on two hits, striking out two and walking four. Hunter earned the save. Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen accumulated 14 hits in the game. Chlebek and Mercado were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in three runs for Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen. Johnny Huemmer, Valdez, Adriel Viramontes, and Gavin Franks each collected multiple hits for Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen. Ecker paced Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating nine walks for the game. Huemmer stole two bases. Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen ran wild on the base paths, accumulating five stolen bases for the game. Jimtown collected 10 hits in the game. Hunter and Toth were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected three hits for Jimtown. Smith and Hunter each drove in three runs for Jimtown. Pappas collected two hits for Jimtown in five at bats. Covey paced Jimtown with five walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating 11 walks for the game. Hunter and Shellito each stole multiple bases for Jimtown. Jimtown ran wild on the base paths, tallying seven stolen bases for the game. Jimtown turned one double play in the game. Mishawaka Junior Varsity Cavemen welcome Northridge Junior Varsity Raiders on Friday for their next game. Copyright © 2026 GameChanger, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.