Highlands's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Lanier Voks an 11-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Highlands, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Javier Madrigal was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over 5.1 innings pitched. Madrigal was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Aiden Gonzalez was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, a triple, and a run. Arthur Alvarado was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
Highlands' victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-18. As for Lanier, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-17.
Highlands will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Burbank at 7:00 p.m. Burbank's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Highlands' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lanier, they will head out on the road to face off against MacArthur at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. MacArthur will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Lanier surely won't give up without a fight.
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