Softball Game Preview: Rock Ridge Phoenix vs. Meridian Mustangs

The Rock Ridge Phoenix will head out to face off against the Meridian Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Rock Ridge has given up an average of 9.5 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Rock Ridge came up short against Potomac Falls on Thursday, falling 17-3. The Phoenix have struggled against the Panthers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.

Rock Ridge saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Riya Cherukuri, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Kyra Young also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Meanwhile, Meridian fell victim to Millbrook and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 10-0 to the Pioneers.

Rock Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Meridian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.

Meridian's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Rock Ridge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .337. It's a different story for Meridian, though, as they've only averaged .199. Will they be able to contain Rock Ridge's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.