Meridian is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 11-1 to the Century Centurions on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, Meridian couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Century's part, Hunter Burd was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Burd was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Brayden Shepard was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Adam Taake was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Meridian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Century, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-4.
Meridian will be playing in front of their home fans against Pope County at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Century, they will head out on the road to face off against Cobden at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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