Merino has won five straight games at home, while Akron has won five straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Saturday. Merino will welcome Akron at 11:00 a.m.
Merino might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 10-4 to Haxtun, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Meanwhile, Akron was not the first on the board on Tuesday, but they got there more often. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over Peetz. The Rams might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by nine runs or more this season.
Jakzon Livesay was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Akron let Merek Charney and Caleb Poss run wild. Charney scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3, while Poss scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Alex Bowin was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Merino's defeat dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Akron, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.
Merino came out on top in a nail-biter against Akron in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, sneaking past 10-9. Does Merino have another victory up their sleeve, or will Akron turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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