08/10/2026
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The Merchants punched their ticket to the WBA State Tournament in Ellsworth next weekend with a 7-2 victory over New Richmond today.
Blake Underwood pitched a complete game, throwing all 9 innings on just 94 pitches. The Merchant defense was solid, turning 2 double plays. Underwood allowed 5 hits, and 2 earned runs while striking out 3.
The Merchant bats collected 12 hits on the afternoon. Offensive highlights:
Tanner Hraby 3-5, 2 R
Blake Jakobi 1-3, RBI, 2 BB, SB
Rhett Lamovec 1-5
Brett Nelson 1-4, R, 2B
Underwood 1-4, R
Mateo Lopez 2-4, R, RBI
Dakota Ellenbecker 2-4, R, RBI
Aaron Morrow 1-3, R, RBI
A special thank you to Sosa Home Improvements, our game sponor!