The Meridian Warriors will be playing at home against the Owyhee Storm at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Meridian had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on Borah with a sharp 12-4 win on Friday.
Mariah Dresie made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Dresie was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Meridian got a massive performance out of Maddie Clark, who fired off two home runs, four runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-4. Clark is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Athena Little, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, Owyhee had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it nine on Thursday. They never let the Bulldogs onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory.
Owyhee let Haiylee Reeves and McKenna Schab loose on the outfield. Reeves went 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Schab went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Elysa Gaytan was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
Meridian's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Owyhee, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-1.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Meridian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .323. However, it's not like Owyhee struggles in that department as they've averaged .486. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Meridian might still be hurting after the 14-4 defeat they got from Owyhee when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Meridian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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