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Meridian opens second round tied for first
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Meridian junior Jesus Martinez (10) congratulated by Jacket assistant coach Kevin Brister (right). Photo courtesy of Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz
After posting three consecutive run-rule victories in the first round of District 171A competition, the Meridian Yellowjackets appeared on the verge of rolling unchallenged to their first outright district championship since 2010. But then, the unexpected happened.With Oglesby starting pitcher Tucker Melton striking out 17, the Tigers shocked Meridian, 5-0, last Friday night at Jacket Field to…
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