Meridian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell just short of the Egyptian Pharaohs by a score of 9-8. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Meridian of the 15-13 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Kiara Lane was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Lailah Hite, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases.
On Egyptian's side, Rayah Huffman made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Huffman has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Huffman was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abrianna Woodson, who went 4-for-4 with two stolen bases and a double. Hallie Huffman was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases.
Meridian's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Egyptian, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-6.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Century the next time they take the field. Egyptian will head out to face Century at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Meridian will host them at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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