After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Merritt Island, Melbourne was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They walked away with a 9-4 victory over the Eau Gallie Commodores. That's more bragging rights for the Bulldogs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Clay MacConnell
| 02/12/26 vs Eau Gallie | 10 |
| 02/27/25 @ Rockledge | 5 |
| 02/17/25 vs Central | 5 |
| 03/28/25 vs Eau Gallie | 4 |
| 03/18/25 vs IMG Academy Royal | 3 |
Clay MacConnell tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Bryce Conner was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Rogers, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Melbourne now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Eau Gallie, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Melbourne will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Eau Gallie, they will host Rockledge at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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