Meridian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They suffered a tough 19-3 defeat at the hands of the Vienna Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Meridian of the 15-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For Vienna's part, Emmy Vinson made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Vinson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Vinson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Rayonna Ridley was a standout: she scored four runs and stole five bases while going 3-for-3. Casey Norris was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with a home run, four runs, and two stolen bases.
Meridian's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Vienna, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-4.
Meridian will be playing at home against Egyptian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Egyptian is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Meridian will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Vienna, they will challenge Massac County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Vienna knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three games -- so hopefully Massac County likes a good challenge.
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