Softball Preview: Highland Rams vs. Skyline Eagles
Highland is on an eight-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Skyline a six-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Highland Rams will take on the Skyline Eagles at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Highland is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, Highland suffered a rough 18-5 defeat at the hands of Woods Cross.
Highland saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lucy Warner, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Ruby Meza, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Highland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Skyline got the win against Cottonwood on Monday by a conclusive 21-6.
Lindsay Nelson was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. She continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Isabelle Rupp was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Highland's loss dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Skyline, their win bumped their record up to 3-7.
Highland came up short against Skyline in their previous matchup back in March, falling 26-21. Will Highland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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