After low-scoring totals in their previous three matchup, Merced brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They put the hurt on the Modesto Panthers with a sharp 11-0 victory on Monday. The Bears not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since April 11, 2025 (when they won 13-2).
Bryce Jimenez
| 03/02/26 vs Modesto | 10 |
| 04/04/25 vs Atwater | 4 |
| 03/28/25 vs Golden Valley | 3 |
| 02/20/25 @ Livingston | 3 |
| 05/02/25 vs El Capitan | 1 |
Bryce Jimenez made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Michael Whalen-Flores, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was his first of the season. Luis Pineda was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Merced hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Modesto struck out ten times.
Merced's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Modesto, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with the loss, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Merced will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Gregori at 7:00 p.m. on the 13th. As for Modesto, they will head out to challenge Orestimba at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.75 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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