The Meridian Warriors will head out on the road to take on the Middleton Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meridian is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses.
Last Tuesday, Meridian beat Kuna 7-3.
Trey Allen and Jake Morrow were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Allen pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Morrow struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Allen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Allen went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double, while Morrow scored a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rylie Byington, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Brighton Curnutt, who scored a run and stole a base.
Meanwhile, Middleton stacked a 12th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over Kuna. Winning may never get old, but Middleton sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Middleton let Cam Lenius and Treyton Swygart loose on the outfield. Lenius went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a run, while Swygart went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Ryan Collins was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Meridian's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-11. As for Middleton, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 18-3 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Meridian has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Middleton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.5. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Meridian came up short against Middleton in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, falling 5-0. Can Meridian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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