For the second straight game, Highland will face off against Higley. The Hawks will challenge the Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Highland took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They never let Higley get on the board and left with a 10-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Hawks, who have now won 12 games by six runs or more so far this season.
Kennedie Nelson looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Abbie Shellabarger was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Karsyn Norton was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Highland always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .538. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Higley only posted an OBP of .125.
Highland is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 13 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-9 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Higley, they dropped their record down to 7-17-1 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight on the road.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Highland hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .341. However, it's not like Higley struggles in that department as they've averaged .319. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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