Meridian came into their game on Thursday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 15-5 to the Bullock Creek Lancers. The Mustangs have struggled against the Lancers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Eli Olmsted made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season. Brayden Kern was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
Meridian now has a losing record of 3-4. As for Bullock Creek, their record now sits at 6-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Meridian will challenge Merrill at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Vandals' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bullock Creek, they will take on Clare at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Pioneers will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Lancers surely won't give up without a fight.
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