Meridian had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 0-6 to make it seven. They came up short against the Avalon Eagles, falling 14-0. The Yellowjackets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
As for Avalon, the win got them back to even at 6-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Avalon's part, Rayden Mendez made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Those nine strikeouts gave Mendez a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Avalon's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 2-5 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Avalon got a massive performance out of John De La Garza, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Kade Johnson was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Coming up, Meridian will face off against Itasca at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Yellowjackets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wampus Cats have averaged an impressive 12 runs per game this season. As for Avalon, they will take on Frankston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Indians will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight.
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