Highland scored the most runs they've had all season in Friday's first game, but it wasn't enough. They took a 16-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rigby Trojans. Highland just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
Highland saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Reece Bybee, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Bybee has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Emerson Gifford, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Highland hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Highland's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Rigby, their win bumped their record up to 4-6.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Highland beat Rigby by a score of 11-5 later that day.
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