Highland came tearing into Monday's contest with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Gonzaga Eagles 4-2. This was payback for Highland, who suffered a 3-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Stephen Christopher tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Highland let Danny Farrell and Christian Dart loose on the outfield. Farrell scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Dart scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Highland pushed their record up to 15-3 with that win, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Gonzaga, their defeat dropped their record down to 14-7.
Highland will stay at home for another game and welcome Flint Hill at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Highland's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Flint Hill's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Gonzaga, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play St. Mary's Ryken at 4:30 p.m. St. Mary's Ryken is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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