Hobart had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 7-14 to make it four. They lost 14-2 to the Merritt Oilers. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Oilers this season, with their most recent loss being a 11-7 defeat back in March.
As for Merritt, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-10. The result was nothing new for the Oilers, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.
For Merritt's part, Ace Snowden and Aiden Orgain were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Snowden pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Orgain tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Snowden went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base, while Orgain got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. The dominant performance also gave Snowden a new career-high in RBI (two).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aaron Partain, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. J Hartman was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Hobart will head out to take on Cordell at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Merritt, they will venture away from home to square off against Frederick at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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