Meridian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 11-4 defeat at the hands of the Timberline Wolves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Meridian of the 14-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Penelope Klinger made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Alexia Flygare was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Timberline's side, Delaney Wright made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Wright was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ashlyn Graklanoff, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and a triple. Another player making a difference was Olivia Lauber, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meridian now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Timberline, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 10-2.
Meridian will head out on the road to face off against Boise at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Timberline, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Middleton at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Timberline is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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