The Highland Rams are on the road again on Wednesday to play the Blackfoot Broncos at 3:30 p.m. Highland is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Highland earned an 8-4 victory over Madison.
Hunter Hansen looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Highland got a big performance out of Taylor Stringfellow, who went 3-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Hudson John, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after a string of six wins, Blackfoot's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell just short of Bonneville by a score of 4-2.
Blackfoot saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jace Cooper, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Highland now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Blackfoot, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-3.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Highland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Blackfoot struggles in that department as they've averaged .469. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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