The Meridian Bobcats will be playing at home against the Vienna Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meridian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Meridian fell victim to Goreville and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They suffered a tough 17-0 defeat at the hands of the Blackcats. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, Meridian's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Vienna put the finishing touches on their fourth blowout victory of the season on Friday. They never let Galatia/Thompsonville onto the board and left with a 17-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Vienna.
Emmy Vinson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Vinson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Vinson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Millie Partridge, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Casey Norris, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Meridian now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Vienna, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Meridian's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's game. Meridian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Vienna, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 per game. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Meridian continue to outrun the ball?
Meridian suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Vienna when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Thankfully for Meridian, Ellie Maxwell (who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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