After two games on the road, Meridian is heading back home. They will take on the Burlington-Edison Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The pair are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Last Friday, Meridian made easy work of South Whidbey and carried off an 8-2 win. The victory was just what Meridian needed coming off of a 10-0 loss in their prior contest.
Katie Prengaman made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and not a single walk). Prengaman has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Prengaman was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Sydney TenKley was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Lexi Neil, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Burlington-Edison came into Friday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 23-1 margin over Bellingham. The win was just what Burlington-Edison needed coming off of a 15-0 defeat in their prior match.
Like Meridian, Burlington-Edison also got a great game from a two-way player: Vivian Rathjen. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Rathjen was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Burlington-Edison got a massive performance out of Abigail Herrgesell, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a triple. Samantha Hundahl was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with four RBI and two runs.
Meridian's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-3. As for Burlington-Edison, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Meridian suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Burlington-Edison when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Meridian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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