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Merrimack Valley shortstop Cam Chevarie has to wait for the ball as Oyster River baserunner slides safely into second base on Thursday. MV lost to Oyster River, 3-0 in the first round.
Merrimack Valley pitcher Luke Dougherty yells after recording his last out before being relieved against Oyster River on Thursday. MV lost, 3-0.
Merrimack Valley shortstop Cam Chevarie bobbles the ball in the eighth inning against Oyster River on Thursday, May 30, 2024. MV lost to Oyster River, 3-0 in the first round matchup.
Merrimack Valley second baseman Will McPherson waits for the throw as an Oyster River runner slides safely into second on Thursday, May 30, 2024. MV lost, 3-0, in the opening round of the playoffs.
Merrimack Valley pitcher Luke Dougherty delivers a pitch against Oyster River on Thursday, May 30, 2024. MV lost, 3-0 in the first round against Oyster River.
No. 7 Merrimack Valley saw its season come to an end on Thursday after a 3-0, eight-inning loss to No. 10 Oyster River in the first round of the Division II playoffs. Senior Luke Dougherty started on the mound for MV and didn’t allow a hit in six innings of work while striking out 10. It was his first start since April 29.
The defeat ends the Pride’s season with a record of 9-8.
“Boys battled today. Needed a few timely hits to help Luke out,” MV head coach Sean Wheeler said. “Proud of our team.”
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