Merrill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 10-0 to the Ithaca Yellowjackets. The game marked the first time this season in which Merrill was not able to get on the board.
For Ithaca's part, Hayden Whitmore was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Quinne McMurphy, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Merrill's defeat dropped their record down to 9-14. As for Ithaca, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 23-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Merrill will stay at home for another game and welcome Sacred Heart Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ithaca will take on St. Louis at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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