It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Meigs ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Athens Bulldogs, sneaking past 11-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Marauders have posted since April 6, 2024.
Natalie Goode made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over nine innings while giving up six earned (and four unearned) runs off 12 hits (and not a single walk). Goode was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 5-for-6.
Ava Horn
| 04/08/25 @ Athens | 4 |
| 04/02/25 vs Nelsonville-York | 4 |
| 04/01/25 @ Wahama | 1 |
| 03/31/25 vs Rock Hill | 1 |
| 03/28/25 @ Adena | 3 |
| + 4 more games |
In other batting news, Ava Horn was incredible, scoring four runs while going 2-for-6. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 2.1 runs per game. Bella Roush was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
Meigs kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 16 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meigs is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-2 record this season. As for Athens, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 5-2 record.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Meigs will square off against rival Vinton County at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Athens is set to challenge their familiar foe Wellston at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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