Dixie Heights extended their losing streak to nine on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-17 in the process. They came up short against the Highlands Bluebirds, falling 14-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Colonels have suffered against the Bluebirds since April 28, 2016.
As for Highlands, they are on a roll lately: they've won 17 of their last 18 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-6-1 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.6 runs on average over those games.
For Highlands' part, Kaitlyn Dixon was a major factor no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Dixon has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Highlands got a massive performance out of Kate Class, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave Class a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Alli Meyers, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Dixie Heights will be playing at home against Bracken County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Polar Bears will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Colonels surely won't give up without a fight. As for Highlands, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, an 11-0 victory against Walton-Verona on the 13th.
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