If Meridian was riding high off their 8-2 takedown of Tenino in their first game on Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Meridian Trojans suffered a tough 9-3 defeat at the hands of the Columbia Bruins in their second game on Saturday.
Katie Prengaman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and four unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Meridian saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddy Ritter, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meridian has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season. As for Columbia, they pushed their record up to 5-2 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Meridian will take on Lynden Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lynden Christian's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Meridian's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Columbia, they will be playing at home against Castle Rock at 3:30 p.m. in Tuesday's first game.
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