The Helper Merchants remained unbeaten on the season with a 2-1 win over Minico Idaho Thursday evening at the RBI Tournament in Burley, Idaho.

Playing for the third time in two days, Helper plated two runs in the first frame off of a Jaden Robertson single. The two run cushion was just enough offense for the Merchants to improve to 3-0 on the young season.

Triton Abeyta delivered a complete-game gem from the mound, allowing just six hits and one earned run in seven innings of work. Abeyta fanned two batters and walked just one to pick up his first win on the hill.

Both squads accumulated six hits and left eight runners stranded throughout the contest. Minico plated their only run in the fourth inning, adding to the drama of a pitcher’s duel over the final three frames.

Thursday’s game is the first of four for Helper in Idaho this weekend. The team will return to the field Friday for a meeting with Burley, the host team, at 4:00 p.m.. Helper will then later play Blackfoot at 6:30, again on Friday.

The tournament’s slate will come to a close for the Merchants on Saturday morning against Jerome. Stay tuned to Castle Country Radio for updates as they become available.