Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Highland). Everything went their way against the Firebaugh Eagles on Monday as Highland made off with a 15-2 victory. While the Scots didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Santiago Blanco was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in February of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other pitching news, Paul Flores looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Blanco wasn't the only one making solid contact as nine players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Anthony Garza, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. What's more, Garza posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in February of 2024. Richard Gutierrez was another, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Highland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .441. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Scots
| 03/24/25 @ Firebaugh | 15-2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Liberty | 6-4 |
| 03/12/25 vs Taft | 10-0 |
| 03/11/25 @ Edison | 12-1 |
The win (which was Highland's fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Firebaugh, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Coming up, Highland will square off against Bakersfield at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Firebaugh, they will take on Fresno at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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