Magnolia had lost six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-9 to make it seven. They came up short against the Meridian HomeSchool FLYERS, falling 10-4. The Wildcats were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the FLYERS earlier this season, when they won 6-5.
As for Meridian HomeSchool, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-8. That looming 10-4 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Meridian HomeSchool's part, Ragen Tapley spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Meridian HomeSchool got a massive performance out of Brenley Stevens, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two runs gave Stevens a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaedin Sharkey, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Coincidentally, Magnolia and Meridian HomeSchool will both be playing Jackson HomeSchool the next time they take the field. The Wildcats will head out to face the Victors on Tuesday, while the FLYERS will host them at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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