Meridians Baseball

Meridians see a pitching change before our 1st hitter in the top of the first, but get the scoring started right away despite the distraction.   Only 2 runs in the 1st and 2 in the 2nd keep it closer than we wanted, but the game was never in question with Fugate throwing 4 strong innings, 2 by Thomas and the capper by Reese.   Ryan Williams (3), Blain Williams (3, with a triple & 2 doubles), Soto, Derek Williams & Derek Reese with multi-hit days while Fread tries to put a hole through their left fielder with two shots right at him.   2 runs scored each by Ryan and each of the Dereks.  

Fugate takes a comebacker off the shin, but makes the play and finishes the inning.   Ryan takes a bad hop with his bare hand for a play and D. Williams barehands a foul off the backstop over his head without moving an inch.   Pratt cuts down another runner at the plate with a relay by Reese and Blain goes "Statue of Liberty" for a long shot into center.