The Highland Tech Rams will head out on the road to square off against the Shelby Golden Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Highland Tech is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Highland Tech played in-conference for the first time on Tuesday and they got just the result they were looking for. Everything went their way against Shelby as Highland Tech made off with a 12-4 win. The Rams haven't had any issues with the Golden Lions recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Coleman Schafer made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, Jackson Bradley was excellent, scoring a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Cooper Hartis also deserves some recognition as he scored his first runs of the season.
Highland Tech always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .535. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Highland Tech's record is now 4-5. As for Shelby, they dropped their record down to 1-8 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
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