Fitzgerald had lost four straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 10-13 to make it five. They lost 10-3 to the Merritt Academy Mustangs. The Spartans were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Mustangs earlier this season, when they won 9-2.
Dylan Bush
| 05/15/25 vs Clintondale | 5 |
| 04/30/25 @ Sterling Heights | 3 |
| 05/19/25 @ Merritt Academy | 2 |
| 04/23/25 @ Clawson | 2 |
| 04/21/25 vs Center Line | 2 |
| + 8 more games |
Fitzgerald saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Bush, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Bush has become a key player for the Spartans: the team is 5-2 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 5-11 otherwise. Dexter Garda was another, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
As for Merritt Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games.
On Merritt Academy's side, Caden Siler was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave Siler a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Anthony Casper, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Coming up, Fitzgerald will be playing in front of their home fans against Warren Woods-Tower at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Merritt Academy, they are taking a road trip to face off against New Haven at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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