Softball Recap: Highland Comes Up Short

Highland lost against Pocahontas on Tuesday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Rebels came up short against the Redskins, falling 20-4. The Rebels have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Emma Butler put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off three hits. What's more, she gave up only one walk, the fewest she's had since back in March. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. That stolen base was her first of the season.

Butler wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sadie Myer, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. Emilee Duhme also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.

Highland's loss dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Pocahontas, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-6.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Highland will challenge Brookland at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pocahontas, they will face off against Gosnell at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Pirates' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Redskins' hitters will have their work cut out for them.