Meridian is a perfect 4-0 against Alexandria City since March of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Mustangs will face off against the Titans at 6:30 p.m. Neither Meridian nor Alexandria City posted many runs in their last games, so it might be the pitching crews that decide this one.
Meridian fell victim to Kettle Run and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They fell just short of the Cougars by a score of 1-0. The Mustangs haven't had much luck with the Cougars recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Elena Clark-Wilson
| 04/03/25 vs Kettle Run | 18 |
| 04/02/25 vs Rock Ridge | 15 |
| 04/01/25 @ Millbrook | 11 |
| 03/28/25 @ Liberty | 17 |
| 03/27/25 vs Oakton | 16 |
| + 3 more games |
Elena Clark-Wilson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up 18 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
Meanwhile, Alexandria City was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against South County, falling 16-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Titans were not able to get on the board.
Alexandria City's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Meridian, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
Alexandria City's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Monday. Meridian has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 14.3 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Alexandria City, though, as they've been averaging only 3.6 strikeouts. Will Meridian keep running through batters, or will the Titans buck the trend?
Meridian was able to grind out a solid victory over Alexandria City when the teams last played back in April of 2024, winning 6-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mustangs since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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