Ferndale's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Meridian Trojans by a score of 11-8. That's more bragging rights for Ferndale, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Mallory Butenschoen made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Butenschoen has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Butenschoen was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Kaelin Blakley was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Talia Locker, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
On Meridian's side, Katie Prengaman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and six unearned) runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Lorelai Margeson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Maddy Ritter was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
The victory got Ferndale back to even at 9-9. As for Meridian, they dropped their record down to 8-12 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
As of now, neither Ferndale nor Meridian have any future games scheduled.
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