Friday just wasn't the day for Vinton County's offense. They fell just short of the Meigs Marauders by a score of 2-0 on Friday. Vinton County has struggled against Meigs recently, as their match on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
For Meigs' part, the result came thanks to Natalie Goode's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up nine Ks. Goode has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Delana Wright was excellent, going 3-for-4 with a triple and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Chloe Burnem, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Vinton County's defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Meigs, they pushed their record up to 13-5 with that win, which was their third straight on the road.
Vinton County will play host again on Monday to welcome River Valley, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. As for Meigs, they will head out on the road to take on Wellston at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Wellston will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something Meigs surely won't give up without a fight.
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