Softball Recap: Pleasant Spartans vs. Highland Fighting Scots
Pleasant won the last time they faced Highland, and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Pleasant Spartans blew past the Highland Fighting Scots 16-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Pleasant.
Kylie Eastep made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Eastep was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Pleasant let Hannah Miller and Katie Jordan loose on the outfield. Miller went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs, while Jordan went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Sydney Smith, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Highland's side, Aubree Johnson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Kate Clements, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Pleasant's victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-0. As for Highland, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Pleasant will head out on the road to challenge Northmor at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Highland, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Marion Harding at 5:15 p.m.
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