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| 04/12/25 - Away | 13-0 W |
| 04/13/24 - Away | 15-1 W |
| 03/14/23 - Away | 15-7 W |
| 04/02/22 - Away | 33-0 W |
| 04/02/22 - Away | 24-0 W |
| + 2 more games |
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Hope Christian and Highland meet (four straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Saturday. The Huskies' pitchers stepped up to hand the Hornets a 13-0 shutout. The win continues a trend for the Huskies in their matchups with the Hornets: they've now won seven in a row.
The team relied heavily on Luciano Gabaldon, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Trey Baillio, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Hope Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Highland only posted an OBP of .211.
Hope Christian's record now sits at 12-6. As for Highland, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11-1 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hope Christian will welcome Del Norte at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Highland, they will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Pius X at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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