Emory University freshman Paul Merolla picked up his fifth win of the season with eight strong innings of work on the mound during the Eagles’ 3-1 victory over Methodist University on Saturday.  Merolla started the game and carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning of the contest.  He finished the game with 106 pitches over eight innings, allowing just one run on three hits, walking three and striking out three.  For the season, the right-handed pitcher is 5-1 with a 3.40 earned run average.  Merolla’s efforts this season have helped Emory to an overall record of 20-15.