After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Highline brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They blew past the Renton Red Hawks 24-2 on Monday. The win continues a trend for the Pirates in their matchups with the Red Hawks: they've now won seven in a row.
Roman Easter was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits (and not a single walk). Easter was even better at the plate, scoring five runs and stealing two bases while going 5-for-5. He also put up four RBI, which were his first of the season.
In other batting news, Highline got a massive performance out of Josiah JoJo Barron, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Zennin Luiz was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Highline always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .690. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
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| 03/24/25 - Home | 24-2 W |
| 04/03/24 - Away | 30-1 W |
| 04/05/23 - Home | 5-0 W |
| 03/15/23 - Away | 18-1 W |
| 04/20/22 - Home | 10-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Highline's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Renton, they dropped their record down to 0-3 with the loss, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Highline has already played their next contest (against Sammamish), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Renton, they will take on Foster at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Renton is facing Foster at the right time seeing as Foster is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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