Meridian had lost five straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 8-16 to make it six. They lost 12-0 to the Pearl Pirates. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Pirates this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-5 on April 1st.
As for Pearl, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 15-11. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
For Pearl's part, Ainsley Roberts was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. RobeRts has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, Shiloh Wells was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Lauryn Lee, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
As of now, neither Meridian nor Pearl have any future games scheduled.
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