MACON, Ga. (Interstat) — The Mercer Bears used a four-run fourth inning to defeat the Florida A&M Rattlers 5-1 on Wednesday evening, securing a two-game midweek sweep.

Mercer improved to 8-1 overall despite being outhit 4-3, capitalizing on three Florida A&M errors that led to three unearned runs. The Rattlers scored their lone run on a passed ball in the fifth inning, falling to 1-7.

Five Mercer relievers combined for seven hitless innings after starter Jeb Johnson allowed two hits. Jackson Gaspard, Reid Fagerstrom, Andrew Garnett, Braydon Kersey and Collin Ewaldsen recorded scoreless outings. Clark Lincoln provided a strong relief effort for Florida A&M, pitching 3 1/3 hitless innings.