Baseball Preview: Dixie Heights Colonels vs. Highlands Bluebirds
Dixie Heights is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Highlands is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Dixie Heights Colonels will take on the Highlands Bluebirds at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Wednesday, Dixie Heights got the win against Beechwood by a conclusive 8-1.
Cole Pullum spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Luke Abeling was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Mason Granger, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Highlands got themselves on the board against Cooper on Monday, but Cooper never followed suit. They walked away with a 3-0 victory over the Jaguars.
Dixie Heights is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 14 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 20-14 record this season. As for Highlands, their win bumped their record up to 15-12.
Dixie Heights came up short against Highlands in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, falling 5-1. Can Dixie Heights avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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