Oberlin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Merryville Panthers by a score of 7-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Oberlin of the 15-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Merryville's part, Blaze Brister made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits. Brister was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cole Mirante, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Stellan Mirante, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Oberlin's defeat dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Merryville, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-5.
Oberlin will head out on the road to square off against Gueydan at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Merryville, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Hathaway at 5:00 p.m.
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