Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Meeker). They were the clear victor by a 30-8 margin over the Battle Mountain Huskies on Monday. The result was nothing new for the Cowboys, who have now won eight contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Addie Knowles made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Meeker got a massive performance out of Miah Wren, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Wren is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Jade Miller, who went 4-for-4 with six RBI and two runs.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Meeker kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're hit total in three consecutive matchups.
Meeker's win bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Battle Mountain, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Meeker beat Battle Mountain by a score of 28-13 later that day.
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