Highland's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-7 victory over the Bakersfield Drillers. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Highland also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Elijah Legan was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Aaron Ortiz, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
On Bakersfield's side, Hunter Caid made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Meszaros, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
The win got Highland back to even at 11-11. As for Bakersfield, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-19-1 record this season.
Highland will have a chance to go back-to-back against Bakersfield: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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