Baseball Recap: Merkel Badgers vs. Coahoma Bulldogs
After losing to Coahoma the last time they met, Merkel decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Merkel Badgers had just enough and edged the Coahoma Bulldogs out 5-3.
Bronson Lloyd tossed a big game, pitching 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Eli Delgado, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Kaden Blubaugh was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Merkel's win bumped their record up to 8-12. As for Coahoma, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-12-2 record this season.
Merkel will head out on the road to face off against Jim Ned at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jim Ned is coming into the game with three straight victories at home, so Merkel will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Coahoma will take on Wall at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wall will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Coahoma surely won't give up without a fight.
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