The Highlands Bluebirds will head out to face off against the Cincinnati Trailblazers HomeSchool Trailblazers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Highlands will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Highlands had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Covington Catholic on Monday. The Bluebirds were the clear victors by a 10-1 margin over the Colonels. The result was nothing new for the Bluebirds, who have now won nine games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Brooks Hendrix was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one double, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Nolan Schwalbach, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one stolen base.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Cincinnati Trailblazers HomeSchool and Cincinnati Christian meet (two straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Monday. The Trailblazers fell just short of the Cougars by a score of 7-6.
Landon McIntosh was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Noah Rogers, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and two RBI.
Highlands pushed their record up to 17-6-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Cincinnati Trailblazers HomeSchool, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-3.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Highlands has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Cincinnati Trailblazers HomeSchool struggles in that department as they've averaged .480. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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