For the second straight game, Merced will face off against Golden Valley. Merced will look to defend their home field on Friday against Golden Valley at 7:00 p.m.
On Wednesday, Merced was able to grind out a solid victory over Golden Valley, taking the game 8-5.
Conner Vitelli
| 03/26/25 @ Golden Valley | 5 |
| 03/17/25 @ Los Banos | 2 |
| 03/11/25 vs Enochs | 2 |
| 02/28/25 @ Turlock | 1 |
| 02/17/25 vs Ripon | 6 |
Conner Vitelli was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Bryce Jimenez was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Merced's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 3-7 when he doesn't). Cooper Frost was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
Merced's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-8. As for Golden Valley, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-7.
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