For the second straight game, San Angelo Texas Leadership Charter Academy will face off against Merkel. The Eagles are taking a road trip to take on the Badgers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. San Angelo Texas Leadership Charter Academy has now lost ten straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 1.
San Angelo Texas Leadership Charter Academy lost 21-1 to Merkel on Friday.
For Merkel's part, Easton Malone made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Malone has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Merkel is undefeated when Malone posts two or more runs, but 7-9-1 otherwise.
In other batting news, Merkel got a massive performance out of Payson Prieto, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four RBI and two runs. Prieto has become a key player for the Badgers: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 4-9-1 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Mayson Prieto, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Merkel always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. The last time their OBP was this high was back in February.
San Angelo Texas Leadership Charter Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Merkel, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-9-1.
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