Snyder was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They lost 20-8 to the Merritt Oilers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cyclones of the 22-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Tony Balderas led a balanced group of hitters, scoring a run and stealing three bases. Another player making a difference was Cooper Payne, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in both of his plate appearances.
Snyder's defeat dropped their record down to 2-16. As for Merritt, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-7-1.
Looking ahead, Snyder will head out on the road to face off against Mountain View-Gotebo at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Merritt, they will host Sentinel at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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