Kuna was the 10-1 winner over Meridian when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Kuna Kavemen took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Meridian Warriors on Tuesday. Kuna just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
Alex Whitt was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles.
On Meridian's side, Trey Allen and Jake Morrow made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Allen pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Morrow struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Allen has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Allen went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double, while Morrow scored a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rylie Byington, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Brighton Curnutt was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base.
Kuna's loss dropped their record down to 6-14. As for Meridian, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-11.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Middleton the next time they take the field. Kuna will host Middleton at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Meridian will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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