The Clovis North Broncos are on the road again on Monday to play the Highland Scots at 1:00 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Saturday, Clovis North was able to grind out a solid victory over Stockdale, taking the game 9-6.
Emma Blea spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kiara Sipe was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Elektra Reyes was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Highland had just enough and edged Bakersfield out 6-4 on Thursday.
Highland also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Lauren Montes gave up just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks. Those ten strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Emily Moreno, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Micayla Yubeta, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Clovis North's win bumped their record up to 12-1. As for Highland, their victory bumped their record up to 8-2.
Monday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Clovis North hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .335. However, it's not like Highland struggles in that department as they've averaged .415. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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