Highland Tech scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Thomas Jefferson Gryphons as the Highland Tech Rams made off with a 19-9 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Highland Tech.
Coleman Schafer was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Schafer was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with five RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Highland Tech got a massive performance out of Ronald Costner, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Liam Fulbright was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-4.
Highland Tech's win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-10. As for Thomas Jefferson, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-14.
Highland Tech will be playing in front of their home fans against Corvian Community at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Corvian Community is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Thomas Jefferson, they will head out on the road to challenge Bessemer City at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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