Meigs is 6-1 against Alexander since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Meigs Marauders will be playing in front of their home fans against the Alexander Spartans at 5:00 p.m. Meigs is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Last Monday, Meigs came up short against Wellston and fell 10-5. The defeat continues a trend for Meigs in their matchups with Wellston: they've now lost three in a row.
Delana Wright made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Liyah Smith was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Alexander ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-9 victory over Athens. The high-scoring effort was just what Alexander needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Ellie Day spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and six unearned) runs on 13 hits.
At the plate, Kaylee Hudnall was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing six bases while going 2-for-4.
Meigs' loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-6. As for Alexander, they pushed their record up to 5-10-1 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Alexander's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Meigs has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11.1 hits per game. It's a different story for Alexander, though, as they've been averaging 9.8. Given Meigs' sizable advantage in that area, Alexander will need to find a way to close that gap.
Meigs took their victory against Alexander in their previous matchup back in April by a conclusive 14-0. Will Meigs repeat their success, or does Alexander have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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