Merced is 2-8 against Atwater since May of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. Merced will look to defend their home field against Atwater at 7:00 p.m. Merced has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Merced and Golden Valley meet (four straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. Merced lost 12-4 to Golden Valley.
Merced saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bryce Jimenez, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Atwater and Los Banos meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. Atwater fell just short of Los Banos by a score of 5-3.
Merced's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Atwater, they dropped their record down to 9-6 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Merced came up short against Atwater in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, falling 3-0. Will Merced 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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