John Eckstein got the start on the hill while Brandon Baumgartner and Brooks Brown followed to punch out 11 Catfish in the season opener.  Baumgartner (2 RBI's) and Jesse Munsterman (1 RBI) got the big hits to drive in runs and get the Merchants in the win column to start the season.

Next up is the Moorhead Mudcats at Helling Field in Fargo next Wednesday.