McGregor extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 17 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-3 in the process. They lost 12-0 to the Barnum Bombers. The Mercuries were not able to make up for their loss to the Bombers from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
As for Barnum, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-1. With that win, they brought their scoring average up to 7.2 runs per game.
For Barnum's part, Conner Blake was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. Blake was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Those runs marked the first that he has scored this season.
In other batting news, Barnum got a big performance out of Sean Strandberg, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That double marked the first that Strandberg has hit this season. Landen Oetterer was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Looking ahead, McGregor will head out on the road to square off against Cromwell at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Barnum, they will welcome Esko at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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