In what's become a running theme this season, Meridian gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They put the hurt on the Laurel Golden Tornadoes with a sharp 17-6 win. The victory was just what Meridian needed coming off of a 16-1 loss in their prior matchup.
Jazlynn Sulton made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Sulton was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Meridian got a massive performance out of Timia Grahm, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Ka'Niyjha Tingle was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meridian's win bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Laurel, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Meridian will take on Pearl at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meridian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season. As for Laurel, they will be playing at home against Wayne County at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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