After a string of eight wins, Melrose's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell 7-2 to the Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta Tigers. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Melrose has scored all season.
Anthony Berscheit made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Having lost for the first time this season, Melrose fell to 8-1. As for Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta, their victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Melrose will take on Sauk Centre at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Melrose's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Sauk Centre's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lac qui Parle Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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