Meridian extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 6-9 in the process. They came up short against the Burlington-Edison Tigers, falling 11-0. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Burlington-Edison, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 12-3. Considering they have won five matchups by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Burlington-Edison's part, Zak Fleshman tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Fleshman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Cash Cullop and Jakson Granger did most of the damage at the plate: Cullop went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and two RBI, while Granger went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Cullop a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cody Roetcisoender, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Meridian is set to challenge their familiar foe Lakewood at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Burlington-Edison will take on rival Bellingham at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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