Highland extended their losing streak to 16 on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 4-21 in the process. They came up short against the Belleville West Maroons, falling 20-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 9-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Highland saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaitlyn Wilson, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and four RBI. Addison Short was another, going 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
As for Belleville West, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 15-14 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Belleville West's side, they let Taylar McCaster and Daijah Jackson run wild. McCaster went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and two RBI, while Jackson went 3-for-5 with three runs and four RBI. That's the most RBI Jackson has posted over her last nine contests. The team also got some help courtesy of Charli Coppernoll, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Coming up, Highland will challenge Jersey at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Belleville West, they are taking a road trip to face off against Marion at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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