After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Revere, Cloverleaf was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Highland Hornets out 9-8. This was payback for Cloverleaf, who suffered an 8-4 loss the last time these two teams met.
For Highland's part, Landon Sooy was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Peyton Ganda, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Highland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Cloverleaf now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Highland, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cloverleaf will challenge Field at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Field is coming into the match with seven straight victories at home, so Cloverleaf will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Highland, they will head out on the road to square off against Revere at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The last four games Highland has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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