Highlands extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 5-5 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Greensburg Salem Golden Lions. The Golden Rams were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Golden Lions earlier this season, when they won 3-1.
Madison Gorney spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Highlands saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabby Chambers, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run.
As for Greensburg Salem, they pushed their record up to 7-4 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games.
On Greensburg Salem's side, Alle Scarpa was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Scarpa was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, Cate Waugaman was excellent, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Marley Perrone was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Highlands is set to challenge their familiar foe Freeport at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Greensburg Salem will take on rival Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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