The Highland Huskies are taking a road trip to challenge the Akron Rams at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Highland will be strutting in after a victory while Akron will be coming in after a defeat.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Highland turned things around against Wiggins on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Tigers by a score of 9-4.
Rowley McEachron and Tracy Van Gilder II did most of the damage at the plate: McEachron went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Van Gilder II went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double. That's the most hits Van Gilder II has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Ely Phillips, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Limon hit Akron with a six-run fifth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Rams came up short against the Badgers, falling 13-3.
Jakzon Livesay was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season.
Highland's win bumped their record up to 7-9. As for Akron, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-5.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Highland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .484. However, it's not like Akron struggles in that department as they've averaged .448. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Highland skirted past Akron 5-4 in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Huskies since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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