The Garfield Bulldogs are taking a road trip to square off against the Seattle Prep Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Seattle Prep took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Garfield, who comes in off a win.
Garfield was handed a ten-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Lakeside 5-3. The win was some much needed relief for the Bulldogs as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Spencer Merwin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on ten hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Garfield's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Max Hudson, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was Hudson's first of the season. Another was Nash Whitford, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Seattle Prep's offense. They fell just short of Lincoln by a score of 1-0 on Monday.
Seattle Prep has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Garfield, their win bumped their record up to 9-10.
Garfield skirted past Seattle Prep 4-2 in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Do the Bulldogs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Panthers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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