Meridian can bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Forest Bearcats as Meridian made off with a 14-4 victory. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Wildcats' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Bryson Jackson
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Bryson Jackson was a standout: he scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jonathan Scarbrough, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Meridian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meridian's win bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Forest, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Meridian will head out to square off against Oak Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Oak Grove will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Meridian surely won't give up without a fight. As for Forest, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Forest Bearcats face off against Morton Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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