Kuna came into Tuesday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Meridian Warriors 10-9. The high-scoring effort was just what Kuna needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Kuna let Amber Harwood and Gracie Nelson loose on the outfield. Harwood went 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs, while Nelson went 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Lexy Enochson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Meridian's side, Kate Meyer was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Alexia Flygare made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Athena Little, who scored two runs while going 2-for-5.
Kuna's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-9. As for Meridian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Middleton the next time they take the field. Kuna will host Middleton at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Meridian will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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