Merkel Badgers (Merkel, TX) fans left the game pleased Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad achieve victory over the visiting San Angelo Texas Leadership Charter Academy Eagles (San Angelo, TX), 12-0 in a league match.

With the triumph, Merkel advances its record to 11-9 on the season. The Badgers host Sweetwater (Sweetwater, TX) to battle the Mustangs in a 3A Region I District 6 match on Thursday, April 17. The Mustangs come into the match with a record of 10-12. Sweetwater won 18-0 in their recent league match against Grape Creek (San Angelo, TX)

The Eagles now have a 1-13 record. They put it on the line next when they host Clyde for a 3A Region I District 6 match on Thursday, April 17. San Angelo Texas Leadership Charter Academy will battle a Bulldogs squad coming off a 3-2 league win over Jim Ned (Tuscola, TX). The Bulldogs record now stands at 14-5.