Merrimack was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 9-5 to the Exeter Blue Hawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tomahawks of the 8-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2019.
Evan Sousa was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs. Shea Collins was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Merrimack's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10-1. As for Exeter, they pushed their record up to 11-1 with the victory, which was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season.
Looking ahead, Merrimack will venture away from home to take on Concord at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Exeter, they will welcome Manchester Central at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Little Green have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.58 runs per game on average), something the Blue Hawks will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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