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MARSHFIELD – The Marshfield Chaparrals defeated the Everest Merchants for the second time in less than a week, edging out a 10-9 win in their home opener Wednesday night at Jack Hackman Field.
The Chaparrals (4-1) trailed 9-5 before rallying, scoring once in the eighth and four times in the bottom of the ninth to grab the victory. John Safford delivered the game-winning RBI single in the ninth.
Bobby Gregorich led the way for Marshfield, going 3-for-6 with a double, two RBIs and four runs scored. Chuck Brehm added a double and three RBIs for the Chaps.
Marshfield returns to action with home games Friday against Tilden at 7:30 p.m., Saturday against Spooner at noon, and Sunday against Coon Valley at noon. All three games will be played at Jack Hackman Field as part of DairyFest weekend in Marshfield.
Chaparrals 10, Merchants 9
Everest 011 000 250 – 9 7 3
Marshfield 100 010 314 – 10 9 3
WP: Ryan Williams. LP: Tom Fish.
SO: Cody Hanke 1, Adam Janikowski 0, Matt Witter 4, Fish 1; Ryan Metz 1, Zach Janssen 1, Clint Rogers 1, Williams 3. BB: Hanke 4, Janikowski 2, Witter 3, Fish 1; Metz 4, Janssen 0, Rogers 3, Williams 3.
Top hitters: E, Ryan Hubacek 2×5, 3 RBIs; Nick Blume 1×4, 3 runs, RBI. M, Bobby Gregorich 3×6, 2B, 4 runs, 2 RBIs; John Safford 2×5, 2B, RBI; Chuck Brehm 1×2, 2B, 3 RBIs; Justin Rayburn 1×3, 2 runs.
Records: Everest 1-3; Marshfield 4-1.