After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Gateway Christian, Melrose was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They won by a run and slipped past the Elida Tigers 13-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Buffaloes have posted since March 22nd.
Cy Draper was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off only one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Melrose's success: when he allows at most three hits the team is 2-1 (and 6-7 when he doesn't). Draper was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Josiah Roybal
| 04/11/25 @ Elida | 4 |
| 04/21/25 vs Elida | 3 |
| 04/18/25 vs Gateway Christian | 3 |
| 04/07/25 vs Floyd | 3 |
| 04/03/25 vs Tucumcari | 3 |
| + 9 more games |
In other batting news, Josiah Roybal and Briar Larson did most of the damage at the plate: Roybal got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI, while Larson went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Roybal has become a key player for Melrose: the team is 8-2 when he posts at least two runs, but 0-6 otherwise. Max Sena was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Melrose kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 6-2 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory got Melrose back to even at 8-8. As for Elida, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Melrose will welcome Dexter at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Elida, they will be playing at home against Dora at 10:00 a.m. on Friday.
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