Zeigler-Royalton won the last time they faced Meridian, and things went their way on Tuesday too. Everything went the Zeigler-Royalton Tornadoes' way against the Meridian Bobcats as the Zeigler-Royalton Tornadoes made off with an 11-4 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Zeigler-Royalton.
Addison Furlow made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Furlow has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Furlow was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Zeigler-Royalton let Shelby Grove and Ashlyn Stayton loose on the outfield. Grove scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Stayton went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Adriannna Furlow-Hampton, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
On Meridian's side, DeMani Lane made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Zeigler-Royalton pushed their record up to 8-12 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Meridian, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
Zeigler-Royalton will head out on the road to take on Wayne City at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Zeigler-Royalton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Meridian, they will head out on the road to square off against Egyptian at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meridian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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