Highland was the 7-3 winner over Galion when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Highland Fighting Scots fell just short of the Galion Tigers by a score of 7-6 on Tuesday.
Nikki Bennett made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Kate Clements was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On Galion's side, Madison Beck spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits. Beck has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Galion saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaitylyn McKee, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Katelynn Claus, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Highland's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Galion, their victory bumped their record up to 2-7.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Highland beat Galion by a score of 5-4.
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