After three games on the road, Meridian is heading back home. They will take on the Petal Panthers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
After only one run in their last contest, Meridian made sure to put some runs up on the board against Perry Central on Thursday. Meridian was the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over Perry Central.
Jazlynn Sulton made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Sulton was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
In other pitching news, Sherriah Grace looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Kenbria Jones, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. Caitlyn Williams was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Petal never got on the board in their matchup last Thursday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Mize on Thursday. They blew past the Bulldogs 15-5.
Like Meridian, Petal also got a great game from a two-way player: Kynlee Hall. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Hall was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Morgan Taylor was incredible, firing off two home runs, three RBI, and a stolen base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Layla Brock, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meridian's victory bumped their record up to 11-9. As for Petal, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-6.
Meridian might still be hurting after the 16-1 defeat they got from Petal in their previous matchup back in March. Will Meridian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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