The struggles are still ongoing for the Merrimack NHCBL squad.

After a 3-0 start, the locals have seen their losing streak extended to five games after a 9-0 road defeat at Upper Valley on Friday.

Joe Shepard was the lone bright spot for Merrimack, going 2 for 2 with a double.

The 3-5 locals next take on Seacoast Pirates Navy on Monday at 5:30 p.m.

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Nashua is also struggling, at just 2-5. The Defenders are slated to resume a suspended game on Sunday with the New Hampshire Prospects Red at 5:30 p.m. The game is scoreless in the top of the fourth. Nashua then visits Exeter on Monday.

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There was no local NEIBL varsity action on Friday, but Saturday’s scheduled doubleheader between Merrimack and Hudson at Alvirne has been moved to Sunday. Game times are at 3 and 5:30 p.m.

Amherst is slated to host Durham today in a twinbill at Souhegan High School beginning at 10 a.m.

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