The Meridian Yellowjackets will square off against the Itasca Wampus Cats at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meridian is looking for their season's first victory.
Meridian lost 15-3 to Rio Vista on Friday.
Meridian saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mariana Paniagua, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base. Miriam Philipiak also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.
Meanwhile, while it was Itasca who put the first points on the board on Friday, it was Hico who put up more. Itasca came up short against Hico, falling 12-5. The loss continues a trend for the Wampus Cats in their meetings with the Tigers: they've now lost seven in a row.
Rylee Markwardt made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one triple and one run. Another player making a difference was Tatum Abrego, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI.
Meridian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Itasca, their loss dropped their record down to 4-9.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Meridian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .431. However, it's not like Itasca struggles in that department as they've averaged .573. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Meridian suffered a grim 18-3 defeat to Itasca in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Will Meridian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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