Highland Regional extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 5-6-1 in the process. They lost 12-1 to Gloucester County Tech. The Tartans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Gloucester County Tech apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2021.
As for Gloucester County Tech, they moved to 4-13 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Gloucester County Tech's part, Andrew Valey was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 14 over six innings pitched. Valey has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one home run and five RBI. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Willie Popoff and Phil Murphy did most of the damage at the plate: Popoff went 4-for-5 with one home run and one triple, while Murphy went 3-for-4 with three runs and two RBI. Those three runs gave Murphy a new career-high. Michael Mason was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Highland Regional didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 4-1 victory against Haddon Township on the 1st. As for Gloucester County Tech, they have also already played their next game, a 2-0 win against Overbrook on the 1st.
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