Meridian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rocky Mountain Grizzlies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Meridian of the 3-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Mason Smith put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned run or hits. Smith has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
Smith wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Rylie Byington, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Meridian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Rocky Mountain's side, Colby Chambers tossed a big game, striking out 11 batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Javin Ellett was incredible, going 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Ellett, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meridian's defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Rocky Mountain, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Meridian will take on Kuna at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rocky Mountain, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Boise at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Rocky Mountain is facing Boise at the right time seeing as Boise is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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