Softball Recap: Meek Wins Going Away Against Phillips

Meek got themselves on the board against Phillips on Tuesday, but Phillips never followed suit. They blew past the Bears 16-0. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by nine runs or more this season.

Sadi Farley was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.

Molli Sandlin

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/08/25 vs Phillips	3
02/25/25 @ Phillips	2
03/18/24 @ Cold Springs	2
03/15/24 @ Waterloo	2
02/24/24 vs Mae Jemison	2

In other batting news, Meek let Molli Sandlin and Anna Collins run wild. Sandlin went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Collins went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave Sandlin a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Hadley Murrah, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.

Meek lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

The win got Meek back to even at 8-8. As for Phillips, they are on a 33-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-15.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Meek will host Cold Springs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last four games the Eagles have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Phillips, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Brilliant at 5:30 p.m.