Highland came out on top against Kankakee Valley on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run fifth inning. The Trojans skirted past the Kougars 8-7. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-1 on Monday.
Caden Quigg
| 04/12/25 @ Merrillville | 3 |
| 05/06/25 @ Kankakee Valley | 2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Munster | 2 |
| 05/05/25 vs Kankakee Valley | 1 |
| 04/24/25 vs Hammond Central | 1 |
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Cash Washick and Caden Quigg did most of the damage at the plate: Washick got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI and one run, while Quigg went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Quigg has become a key player for Highland: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-9 otherwise. Brady Boyd was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Highland and bumps their season record up to 6-10. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.5 runs across that stretch. As for Kankakee Valley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-8-1.
Looking ahead, Highland is taking a road trip to take on East Chicago Central at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Kankakee Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Kouts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Mustangs & Fillies' pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so the Kougars' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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