Merrill dropped their record down to 8-9 on Saturday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Coleman Comets by a score of 9-8. The Vandals were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Comets earlier this season, when they won 13-8.
As for Coleman, with the win, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-13. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since May 23, 2024.
For Coleman's part, Raegen McCoy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, Klaira Sysak was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, one triple, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 13 games. Another player making a difference was Kendall Allen, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs.
Merrill has already played their next contest, a 13-11 defeat against Gladwin on the 3rd. As for Coleman, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 15-2 win against Carman-Ainsworth on the 3rd.
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