Merino extended their postseason success on Saturday against Stratton. They blew past the Stratton Eagles 15-6. The result was nothing new for Merino, who have now won nine contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Coen Schmidt and Kaden Piel were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Schmidt pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Piel pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. At the plate, Schmidt scored three runs while going 2-for-4, while Piel scored four runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyler Miller, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
The victory was the sixth in a row for Merino, bringing their record for this year to 16-6. As for Stratton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 14-8.
Merino didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 10-2 win vs. Nucla on the 11th. Stratton has also already played their next matchup, a 10-6 victory against Otis on the 11th.
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