It took three hours but the Merchants were able to navigate a 15-9 win over the Catfish.  Caden Graf led the way with a four hit attack and a couple RBI's.  Jesse Munsterman slammed the first homer of the year for the Merchants with a solo blast to left field in the 9th.  Dan Ross also had two RBI's with a clutch two run single in the first inning due to wearing glasses for the first time in his life.

Four Merchant pitchers combined to limit the Catfish to four earned runs striking out 10.  Brandon Baumgartner pitched the first three innings earning the win.

Jesse was the Beast Big Hat Player of the Game.

The Merchants are now 5-2 after the win and last week's shellacking from the Redcaps, 11-1.

Next up is the Elks next Wednesday at Helling Field.