Highlands hasn't had much luck against Mesa Verde recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Highlands is taking a road trip to face off against Mesa Verde at 4:00 p.m. Highlands has given up an average of 14.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Highlands came up short against Golden Sierra on Thursday, falling 23-6. The Scots have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Cristiano Showen
| 03/27/25 vs Golden Sierra | 2 |
| 03/21/25 vs Encina | 2 |
| 02/28/25 vs Encina | 2 |
| 03/25/25 @ Golden Sierra | 1 |
| 03/06/25 vs Sacramento Country Day | 1 |
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Cristiano Showen made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Highlands is 2-1 when Showen posts two or more runs, but 1-6 otherwise. Rodrigo Pomposo was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Mesa Verde hadn't done well against Valley Christian recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Mesa Verde won by a run and slipped past Valley Christian 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mavericks have posted since March 7th.
Mesa Verde saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Steven Pinola, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Pinola has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
The win was the third in a row for Mesa Verde, bringing their record up to 13-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Highlands, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-7.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Highlands has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Mesa Verde struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Highlands suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Mesa Verde in their previous meeting back in March of 2016. Can Highlands avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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