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| 03/18/25 - Home | 16-6 W |
| 04/23/24 - Home | 3-2 W |
| 04/05/23 - Away | 8-5 W |
| 03/08/23 - Home | 12-1 W |
| 04/28/22 - Away | 8-3 W |
| + 2 more games |
Highland is a perfect 7-0 against Flint Hill since May of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Hawks will take on the Huskies at 4:30 p.m. Highland will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
While Highland's victory against Steward wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Hawks won by a run and slipped past the Spartans 6-5.
Matthew McCauley and Stephen Christopher dominated on the mound. McCauley pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits, while Christopher struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Christopher has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Highland's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Hudson, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. That's the most RBI Hudson has posted over his last 12 contests. Another was Christian Dart, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
Highland hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in five consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Flint Hill hadn't done well against Potomac School recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Huskies blew past the Panthers 14-5. Considering the Huskies have won 11 games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Jackson Speer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits.
At the plate, PJ Lyons was a standout: he got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Vincenzo Fiorino was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI.
Highland pushed their record up to 21-5 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.4 runs over those games. As for Flint Hill, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-5 record this season.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Highland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .467. However, it's not like Flint Hill struggles in that department as they've averaged .478. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Highland's way against Flint Hill when the teams last played back in March, as Highland made off with a 16-6 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hawks since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
