The Borah Lions will square off against the Meridian Warriors at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Neither Borah nor Meridian posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Borah and Kuna, and Kuna kept the tradition alive. The Lions fell 4-1 to the Kavemen on Thursday.
Brady Robinson put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
Robinson wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Colton Dennis, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Meridian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss. They came up short against Boise, falling 15-2.
Meridian's defeat dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Borah, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.
Borah's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. The Lions have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Meridian, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Borah continue to outrun the ball?
Borah took their victory against Meridian in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 9-1 score. Do the Lions have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Warriors turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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