Softball Recap: Meridian Victorious

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Previous 5 Games

05/10/25 - Away	3-2 W
05/04/24 - Away	2-12 L
05/07/22 - Neutral	2-8 L
05/08/21 - Neutral	10-15 L
05/05/18 - Away	1-11 L

Meridian took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against St. Joseph-Ogden, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Hawks won by a run and slipped past the Spartans 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hawks have posted since May 4, 2024.

Katelyn Clapp spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on nine hits.

On the hitting side, Meridian's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Madi Kapchinske, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI. That's the most hits Kapchinske has posted since back in April. Another was Shelby Renfro, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.

The victory made it two in a row for Meridian and bumps their season record up to 20-5. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for St. Joseph-Ogden, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 19-11.

Looking ahead, Meridian will square off against Marshall at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday. The Lions will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Hawks surely won't give up without a fight. As for St. Joseph-Ogden, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Pinckneyville at 2:15 p.m.