The Snyder Tigers will try to extend their winning streak to eight games when they travel to Merkel today.<p></b></i></u>
Snyder (17-3, 7-0) is ranked 13th in the Texas Baseball Coaches Association poll, one spot ahead of district rival Sweetwater, which Snyder beat 12-2 on April 9.<p></b></i></u>
The Tigers are coming off a 14-4 victory over Denver City Friday. The win, combined with Seminole’s loss to Sweetwater, clinched a playoff berth for the Tigers.<p></b></i></u>
Merkel (8-9, 3-4) topped Lamesa, 10-0, Friday in five innings.<p></b></i></u>
The teams met April 2 in Snyder, with the Tigers taking an 8-0 lead and hanging on for a 9-7 victory.<p></b></i></u>
Ty Collier will get the start for the Tigers today.</b></u></i><P ALIGN LEFT><hr>