Meridian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Kuna Kavemen by a score of 10-9. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Meridian of the 8-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Kate Meyer was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Alexia Flygare was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddie Clark, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Kuna's side, Amber Harwood and Gracie Nelson did most of the damage at the plate: Harwood went 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs, while Nelson went 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Lexy Enochson was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meridian's loss dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Kuna, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-9.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Middleton the next time they take the field. Kuna will host Middleton at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Meridian will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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