Warren County took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Meridian, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats had just enough and edged out the Mustangs 7-5. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Wildcats as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Francis Shaffer made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Warren County is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 3-6 otherwise. Shaffer was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Logan Patton
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In other batting news, Logan Patton was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Colton McCormick, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
The victory got Warren County back to even at 6-6. As for Meridian, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-6.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Warren County will square off against rival Skyline at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Meridian is set to face off against their familiar foe Fauquier at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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