Softball Recap: Hico Finds Home Field Redemption Against Meridian

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Previous Games

04/11/25 - Home	17-1 W
03/25/25 - Away	22-0 W
04/02/24 - Away	18-0 W
04/04/23 - Home	20-0 W
03/10/23 - Away	24-0 W
+ 4 more games

There's no place like home for Hico, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They blew past the Meridian Yellowjackets 17-1 on Friday. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Yellowjackets recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive victory against them.

Mikaelynn Miles made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addyson Swank, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Kaitlyn Gontarek was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in both of her plate appearances.

Hico always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .739. They are 5-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Hico's record is now 7-8. As for Meridian, they are on a 16-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-10.

Looking ahead, Hico will welcome Itasca at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wampus Cats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.6 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Meridian, they will face off against Rio Vista at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Yellowjackets surely won't give up without a fight.