Meridian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. Their tough 12-2 loss to the Rocky Mountain Grizzlies might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Meridian of the 16-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Addali Lloyd was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
On Rocky Mountain's side, Savannah Henzler made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Henzler was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Airah Whipkey, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Aubrey Christiansen was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.
Meridian's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Rocky Mountain, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Meridian will take on Centennial at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meridian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Rocky Mountain, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Boise at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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