CARROLLTON, Ga. (Interstat) — The Mercer Bears pounded out 16 hits and held off a late rally to defeat the West Georgia Wolves 13-9 at Grisham Stadium on Tuesday.

Mercer’s Brant Baughcum set the tone with a two-run homer in the first inning. The Bears built a commanding lead with a five-run third inning, highlighted by Eli Stephens’ two-run shot. Dylan LaPointe also homered for Mercer.

West Georgia’s Gabe Young drove in four runs, including a three-run homer in the second inning. David Bell added three RBIs for the Wolves, who scored twice in the ninth but could not complete the comeback.

Logan Shepherd led Mercer with three hits and three RBIs. Four Mercer relievers combined for five perfect innings of relief.

Mercer improved to 21-4. West Georgia fell to 6-19.