Logan and Melrose squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Logan had to settle for second. They lost 9-1 to the Melrose Buffaloes. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Logan has scored all season.
Logan saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaeden Stoner, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Melrose's side, Dathan Yeary was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Yeary was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. He is on a roll when it comes to hits, as he's now hit three or more in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Melrose let Gray Brandon and Josiah Roybal loose on the outfield. Brandon scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Roybal scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Roybal has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played.
Logan's loss dropped their record down to 17-5. As for Melrose, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 14-6.
As of now, neither Logan nor Melrose have any future games scheduled.
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