Skyline scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They walked away with a 22-18 victory over the Highland Rams. The win was familiar territory for Skyline who now have four in a row.
Peyton PapaDakis made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. PapaDakis was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other pitching news, Charlie Billick looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Skyline let Brooks Walker and Nico Wharton loose on the outfield. Walker went 4-for-6 with a home run, four stolen bases, and six RBI, while Wharton fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. Walker continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jack Jaggi, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Highland's side, Eric Simonson led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Grant Starks, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Skyline has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-13 record this season. As for Highland, they are on a 16-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-20.
Skyline will look to defend their home field on Monday against West at 3:30 p.m. The timing is sure in Skyline's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while West has been banged up by 11 consecutive losses on the road. As for Highland, they will square off against Olympus at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Olympus will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Highland surely won't give up without a fight.
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