The Highland Rams are taking a road trip to take on the Juan Diego Catholic Soaring Eagle at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Highland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Highland will bounce into Friday's game after beating East, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. The Rams blew past the Leopards 14-6 on Wednesday. The Rams not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 12th (when they won 23-3).
Porter Rockwood
| 03/27/26 @ Timpview | 6 |
| 03/04/26 @ Tooele | 4 |
| 03/20/26 @ Deseret Peak | 2 |
| 03/13/26 @ Grantsville | 2 |
| 03/10/26 @ Copper Hills | 2 |
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Alex Just and Porter Rockwood were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Just struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Rockwood tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Highland is 4-2 when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-8 otherwise. At the plate, Just went 3-for-4 with five RBI and one run, while Rockwood got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double. What's more, Rockwood posted two hits, the most he's had since back in March.
In other batting news, Isaac Rodriguez was a standout: he went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Highland is undefeated when Rodriguez posts two or more runs, but 4-10 otherwise. Zach Morgan was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Highland always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .636. They are 3-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Juan Diego Catholic and Cottonwood, and Juan Diego Catholic kept the tradition alive. The Soaring Eagle never let the Colts get on the board and left with a 7-0 victory on Wednesday. The Soaring Eagle might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by seven runs or more this season.
The result came thanks to Nash Crowther's shutout, as he gave up just two hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kael Buck, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. That triple was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Lange Livonius, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Juan Diego Catholic is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.6 runs on average over those games. As for Highland, their record is now 7-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Highland has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Juan Diego Catholic struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
