Juco World Series: Defending champion SLCC drops tournament opener to Blinn College
Salt Lake Community College lost their opening game at the Juco World Series against Blinn College. The game ended with a score of 13-3 after five innings due to the mercy rule. SLCC will need to win their next game to stay in the tournament.
- ▪SLCC was defeated 13-3 by Blinn College in their first-round game.
- ▪The game was halted after five innings due to the mercy rule.
- ▪SLCC scored all three of their runs in the first inning from a home run by Lute Chavez.
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