We've got a battle between Bulldogs coming up. Staunton's pitching crew has only allowed 1.7 runs per game this season, so Highland's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Tuesday, Staunton was able to grind out a solid victory over Jersey, taking the game 7-3.
The team relied heavily on Lilly Bandy, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Izzy Janus, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Highland). They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Mater Dei 7-5.
Kaitlyn Wilson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Holly Sexton was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Lucy Becker was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Highland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Staunton's victory bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Highland, their win bumped their record up to 2-5.
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