Bulldogs
| 03/07/25 @ Merritt Island | 6-2 |
| 03/06/25 @ Palm Bay | 9-5 |
| 03/04/25 vs Sebastian River | 5-2 |
Melbourne had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They walked away with a 6-2 victory over the Merritt Island Mustangs. That's two games straight that the Bulldogs have won by exactly four runs.
Clay MacConnell tossed a big game, tossing 5.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Melbourne's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Ty Aldeghi, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits Aldeghi has posted since back in April of 2024. Gabriel Gonzalez also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Melbourne's victory was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-3. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Merritt Island, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-4 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Melbourne will face off against Viera at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Melbourne is facing Viera at the right time seeing as Viera is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Merritt Island, they will square off against Space Coast at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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