Madison won the last time they faced Highland, and things went their way on Friday too. The Madison Bobcats had just enough and edged the Highland Rams out 6-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Madison.
Emily Stoeber spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Shaeley Noel was excellent, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Emi Robins, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
On Highland's side, Reece Bybee was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she tossed 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Bybee was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Lauren Barlow made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI. Chloee Leslie was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Madison's win bumped their record up to 12-6-1. As for Highland, their defeat was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-16.
Madison will square off against Thunder Ridge at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Thunder Ridge will roll in looking for their 17th straight victory, something Madison surely won't give up without a fight. As for Highland, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Pocatello at 3:30 p.m. Pocatello knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four matches -- so hopefully Highland likes a good challenge.
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