Wildcats
| 04/05/25 @ Vicksburg | 19 |
| 03/03/25 vs Forest Hill | 15 |
| 02/22/25 @ Murrah | 15 |
| 03/22/25 vs Forest | 14 |
| 02/18/25 @ Raleigh | 13 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Meridian). They put the hurt on the Vicksburg Gators with a sharp 19-5 victory on Saturday. The win was some much needed relief for the Wildcats as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Bryson Jackson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Meridian's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is undefeated (and 4-13 when he doesn't). Jackson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in February.
In other batting news, Blake Logan was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Jaquavious McCoy, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meridian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .676. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meridian's victory bumped their record up to 7-13. As for Vicksburg, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Meridian will head out to face off against Northwest Rankin at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Vicksburg, they will face off against Neshoba Central at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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