Highland lost to Chardon back in April of 2015, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Highland Hornets sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 victory over the Chardon Hilltoppers.
Cooper Richnafsky looked comfortable as he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Landon Sooy was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and an RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyle Williams, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Chardon's side, Mason Wolf was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 6.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits.
On the hitting side, Chardon saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chad Prince, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Highland is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-9 record this season. As for Chardon, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-11 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highland will take on Garfield Heights at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Garfield Heights is coming into the matchup with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Highland will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Chardon, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Aurora at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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