After four games on the road, Highland is heading back home. They will take on the Jersey Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Monday, Highland made easy work of Mascoutah and carried off an 8-1 win. The victory was just what Highland needed coming off of a 10-0 defeat in their prior matchup.
Kaitlyn Wilson spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Highland got a massive performance out of Abby Schultz, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Hailey Ritz, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Jersey got themselves on the board against Civic Memorial on Monday, but Civic Memorial never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 6-0 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Jersey.
The team relied heavily on Anna Kribs, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ava Pegram, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
The victory got Highland back to even at 5-5. As for Jersey, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Highland's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's match. Highland has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Jersey, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Highland continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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