Merrill extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 3-14. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Breckenridge Huskies. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Vandals have suffered since May 3, 2025.
As for Breckenridge, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-10 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games.
For Breckenridge's part, Karley Braman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Lydia Slavik and Leah Wale did most of the damage at the plate: Slavik went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Wale went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. That's the most doubles Slavik has posted since back in May of 2025. Jayden Gillis was another key player, earning one run and two stolen bases.
Looking ahead, Merrill will venture away from home to square off against Chesaning at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Breckenridge has already played their next contest (against Dansville), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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