Softball Preview: Highland Rams vs. Olympus Titans
Highland is 1-9 against Olympus since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Highland Rams will be playing in front of their home fans against the Olympus Titans at 3:30 p.m.
Highland is is headed into Monday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 19th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They suffered a rough 18-0 loss at the hands of Brighton.
Meanwhile, Olympus put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand East a 15-0 shutout. The victory was nothing new for Olympus as they're now sitting on five straight.
Charlie Turner made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Turner has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Turner was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with three RBI and a triple.
In other batting news, Olympus let Allisson Robles and Adison Comer loose on the outfield. Robles went 2-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs, while Comer scored four runs and stole four bases while going 4-for-4. Comer is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Charlotte Comer, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
Highland's defeat dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Olympus, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-8.
Highland suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Olympus in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Highland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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