Medford came tearing into Monday's match with 15 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 10-2 margin over the Merrill Bluejays. Considering Medford has won seven games by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Carson Carbaugh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Tanner Hraby, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Evan Wilkins was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Medford pushed their record up to 18-2 with that victory, which was their eighth straight on the road. As for Merrill, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Medford will take on Wausau West at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Medford is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Merrill, they will head out on the road to face off against D.C. Everest at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. D.C. Everest will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Merrill surely won't give up without a fight.
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