Dhameystir weedha soo socota: "Mashiinka Cas ee Weyn" wuxuu ku guuleystay 102 kulan wuxuuna u gudbay ciyaaraha xilli ciyaareedka dambe. Merritt ayaa ku guuleystay kulankii labaad ee seddexdii kulan ee ay Reds ku badiyeen Pittsburgh Pirates
1970 National League Championship Series, si kastaba ha noqotee, Merritt iyo Reds waxay ku guuleysteen guul yar Taxanaha Adduunka ee ka dhanka ah Baltimore Orioles. The O's ayaa Reds kaga adkaatay shan kulan. Merritt ayaa bilaabay ciyaarta go'aaminta leh, wuxuuna ka tanaasulay seddex dhibcood oo uu ku guuleystay 1.2 wareeg oo shaqo ah si uu u qaato khasaaraha.