Merrill scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 14-12 win over the Medford Raiders. The high-scoring effort was just what Merrill needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Mady Graap made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Graap was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lexi Ollhoff, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Ava Detert, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
On Medford's side, Zayleah Leonhardt was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Laney Hraby was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Merrill's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-14. As for Medford, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-8.
Merrill will be playing at home against Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Medford, they will face off against Fall Creek at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Fall Creek is coming into the matchup with 12 straight wins on the road, so Medford will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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