Meridian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against Columbia, falling 17-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Meridian of the 14-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2024.
Meridian's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Columbia, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-3.
Looking ahead, Meridian will challenge Brandon at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meridian has given up an average of 7.4 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Columbia, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Columbia Wildcats face off against Mendenhall Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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