Tampa Tarpons' Hayden Merda in action

Ricketts Leads Threshers Past Tarpons, 8-4

TAMPA, Fla. - Fresh off a six-game split in Dunedin, the Tampa Tarpons (4-6) suffered a tough loss against the Clearwater Threshers (6-4) at GMS Field, 8-4. Manager Rachel Balkovec handed the ball to RHP Hayden Merda (5.0IP, 7H, 4R, 3ER, BB, 5K) in the series opener. Merda primarily relied on his sinker, throwing it 37% of the time, but was unable to record any swings and misses with the pitch. Clearwater had a two-out rall... Full Story