Meeker's game on Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They skirted past the Monte Vista Pirates 6-5. This was payback for Meeker, who suffered a 13-11 loss the last time these two teams met.
Wyatt Powers was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
On Monte Vista's side, Jeremiah Baumgardner was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Judah Howe, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meeker's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-7. As for Monte Vista, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Meeker will take on Steamboat Springs at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meeker is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Monte Vista, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Custer County at 2:00 p.m.
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