Baseball Preview: Capital Golden Eagles vs. Meridian Warriors
Capital is on a three-game streak of home losses, Meridian a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Capital Golden Eagles will take on the Meridian Warriors at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Friday, Capital came up short against Kuna and fell 6-1.
Capital saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Preston Christianson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Meridian fell victim to a tough 9-1 defeat at the hands of Borah on Friday.
Capital's loss dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Meridian, they now have a losing record at 6-7.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Capital has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Meridian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.6. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Capital came up short against Meridian in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, falling 6-1. Thankfully for Capital, Bobby Corley (who struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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