Stratton and Merino squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Stratton had to settle for second. They lost 15-6 to the Merino Rams. Stratton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Merino apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Merino's part, Coen Schmidt and Kaden Piel were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Schmidt pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Piel pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. At the plate, Schmidt scored three runs while going 2-for-4, while Piel scored four runs while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyler Miller, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Stratton's loss dropped their record down to 14-8. As for Merino, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 16-6.
Stratton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 10-6 win vs. Otis on the 11th. Merino has also already played their next game, a 10-2 victory against Nucla on the 11th.
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