Softball Recap: Highland Comes Up Short

Highland had lost 13 straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-23 to make it 14. They came up short against the St. Pius X Sartans, falling 23-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Sartans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-0 back in April.

As for St. Pius X, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-13 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

For St. Pius X's part, Dominique Morett and Lilee Zarate made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Morett tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Zarate pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. At bat, Morett got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Zarate got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.

In other batting news, Grace Grady was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Sophia Trujillo also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

As of now, neither Highland nor St. Pius X have any future games scheduled.