Meridian hasn't had much luck against Elverado recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Meridian will challenge Elverado at 4:30 p.m. Meridian has given up an average of 18.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Meridian is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They lost 15-5 to Cobden.
Elverado never got on the board in their matchup last Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Sparta last Wednesday. They blew past the Bulldogs 13-2. The victory continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won four in a row.
Maci Cararway made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off eight hits. Cararway was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Bridgett Elder was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2024. Maggie Elson was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
Elverado kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sparta only managed nine hits.
Meridian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Elverado, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Meridian might still be hurting after the 12-0 loss they got from Elverado in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Meridian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
