Merrill lost against Medford back in May of 2022, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Merrill Bluejays lost 10-2 to the Medford Raiders. Merrill has struggled against Medford recently, as their game on Monday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
For Medford's part, Carson Carbaugh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits.
At the plate, Tanner Hraby was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Evan Wilkins was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Merrill's loss dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Medford, the win (which was their 16th in a row) raised their record to 18-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Merrill will challenge D.C. Everest at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. D.C. Everest's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Merrill's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Medford, they will head out on the road to take on Wausau West at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Medford is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road.
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