Merritt was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 5-1 to the Cheyenne/Reydon Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Merritt of the 6-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Cheyenne/Reydon's part, Kyler Goad spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned (and one unearned) runs on two hits. Goad has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Cheyenne/Reydon saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jakota Boyett, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Merritt's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Cheyenne/Reydon, their victory bumped their record up to 2-5.
Merritt will head out on the road to challenge Sentinel at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sentinel will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Merritt surely won't give up without a fight. Cheyenne/Reydon does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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