Melo, batting out of the two-hole in both games of Helena’s Sunday non-conference doubleheader against Missoula, reached base all eight times, stole two bags, and scored five runs in 8-4 and 7-0 Senators victories on Opening Day at Kindrick Legion Field.
“Him just putting the ball in play puts pressure on the other team,” Senators head coach Jon Burnett said. “Throw in the fact that he’s a good hitter that can hit to all fields – he’s gonna be a terror for the rest of the state all year.”
Helena Senators' Carter Perlinski (#15, left) and Bohden Bahnmiller (#1, right) celebrate a play during Helena's 8-4 Game 1 victory over the Missoula Mavericks on Sunday. The Senators swept the non-conference doubleheader. Gary Marshall BMGphotos.com
