Meridian is 0-10 against Eagle since May of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Warriors will host the Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. Meridian has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Meridian came up short against Owyhee on Thursday, falling 21-6.
Alexia Flygare made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI. Maggie Diffin was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Eagle faced Rocky Mountain in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Mustangs never let the Grizzlies get on the board and left with a 12-0 victory. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven games by eight runs or more this season.
Peyton Bargen made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run.
In other batting news, Alyssa Orchard and Ellie McManigal did most of the damage at the plate: Orchard went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs, while McManigal went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave Orchard a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Emry Woods, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
The win was the fourth in a row for Eagle, bringing their record up to 11-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for Meridian, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-7.
Meridian might still be hurting after the 14-4 loss they got from Eagle in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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