Softball Game Preview: Highland Scots vs. Bakersfield Christian Eagles

For the second straight game, Highland will face off against Bakersfield Christian. The Scots will be playing at home against the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Highland 2.8, Bakersfield Christian 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.

Highland is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Bakersfield Christian just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 6-5.

For Bakersfield Christian's part, Anabell Hinojosa spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. Hinojosa has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in 16 consecutive appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Cailee Carr, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.

Bakersfield Christian's victory was their 22nd straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-6. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Highland, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 11-3-2.

Both Highland and Bakersfield Christian just can't seem to miss. The Scots have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.7 hits per game. However, it's not like Bakersfield Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.9 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.