Highland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 16th straight loss. They took a 22-18 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Skyline Eagles. One positive for Highland, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Eric Simonson led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Grant Starks was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
On Skyline's side, Peyton PapaDakis made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. PapaDakis was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other pitching news, Charlie Billick looked comfortable as he tossed 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. Another player making a difference was Jack Jaggi, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Highland's defeat dropped their record down to 2-20. As for Skyline, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-13.
Highland will head out on the road to face off against Olympus at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Olympus knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Highland likes a good challenge. As for Skyline, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against West at 3:30 p.m. West is coming into the match with 11 straight losses on the road, meaning Skyline will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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