Merrimack Valley extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 1-9 in the process. They lost 10-0 to the Hanover Bears. The Pride were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bears apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Hanover, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. Considering they have won seven matchups by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Hanover's part, Wyatt Daigle was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Those ten strikeouts gave Daigle a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, Jorgen Drent was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Allie Muirhead, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Merrimack Valley is set to take on their familiar foe Lebanon at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Hanover will face off against rival Laconia at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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