Merced hasn't had much luck against Buhach Colony recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Bears will take on the Thunder at 4:00 p.m.
Merced fell victim to Atwater and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Falcons, falling 7-0. The Bears just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row.
Merced saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Trevan Kuhls, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Buhach Colony ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They put the hurt on Los Banos with a sharp 15-7 win. The Thunder's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jacob Medina was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-5. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ethan Quintana, who went 2-for-5 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Dylan Newkirk also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Merced's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Buhach Colony, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-13-1.
Merced took their win against Buhach Colony in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 7-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bears since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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