Peetz is 0-9 against Merino since March of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Peetz Bulldogs will be playing at home against the Merino Rams at 2:00 p.m. Peetz is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Even though Prairie scored an imposing 18 runs on Tuesday, Peetz still came out on top. Peetz skirted past Prairie 20-18. The win was just what Peetz needed coming off of a 17-6 defeat in their prior contest.
Rhyder Bayne made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Bayne has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bayne was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Peetz got a massive performance out of Conner Schumacher, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Chance Segelke, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5.
Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, Merino's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of Otis by a score of 7-6.
Like Peetz, Merino also got a great game from a two-way player: Josiah Mackintosh. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Mackintosh was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two runs and a triple.
In other batting news, Tyler Miller and Jaxson Samber stepped up to the plate in a big way. Miller scored a run while going 3-for-5, while Samber went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
Peetz's victory bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Merino, their loss dropped their record down to 8-3.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Peetz has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .500. However, it's not like Merino struggles in that department as they've averaged .491. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Peetz suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Merino in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Peetz have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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