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| 03/24/25 - Away | 11-4 W |
| 03/21/24 - Home | 3-7 L |
| 03/16/24 - Away | 1-10 L |
| 03/16/24 - Away | 1-10 L |
| 04/18/23 - Away | 4-7 L |
| + 5 more games |
After only one run in their last match, Highlands made sure to put some runs up on the board against Covington Catholic on Monday. Highlands was the clear victor by an 11-4 margin over Covington Catholic. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Bluebirds have posted against the Colonels since May 8, 2019.
Adam Forton made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. Forton was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one RBI. Those hits were his first of the season.
In other batting news, Highlands let Nolan Schwalbach and Brooks Hendrix run wild. Schwalbach scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5, while Hendrix scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. That stolen base was Schwalbach's first of the season. Garrett Wiggins was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Highlands kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Highlands' win ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4. As for Covington Catholic, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highlands will host Simon Kenton at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Covington Catholic, they will square off against Holmes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The contest will give Covington Catholic their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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