Meyersdale is 9-0 against Southern since April of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Meyersdale Red Raiders have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Southern Rams at 1:30 p.m. Meyersdale is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Meyersdale gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. Everything went their way against Berlin Brothersvalley as Meyersdale made off with a 13-6 win.
Izabella Donaldson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Donaldson has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Donaldson was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zoe Hetz, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kendell Donaldson, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Southern unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Thursday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Allegany. The loss continues a trend for Southern in their matchups with Allegany: they've now lost nine in a row.
Bailey Schmidt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.
Meyersdale's victory bumped their record up to 13-1. As for Southern, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-6.
Southern's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Meyersdale hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .402. It's a different story for Southern, though, as they've only averaged .249. Will they be able to contain Meyersdale's hitters?
Meyersdale took their win against Southern in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 18-0. Does Meyersdale have another victory up their sleeve, or will Southern turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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