On SaturdayMerkel's undefeated season almost came to an end. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 victory over the Roosevelt Eagles. While the Badgers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Eli Delgado was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. CJ Walcott was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases.
| 02/22/25 vs Roosevelt | 9-7 |
| 02/22/25 vs Littlefield | 10-5 |
| 02/21/25 vs Post | 13-1 |
| 02/17/25 vs Eastland | 17-7 |
Merkel always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .537 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.
Merkel's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Roosevelt, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Merkel will face off against Ballinger at 12:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Roosevelt, they will be playing at home against New Home at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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