Highland won against Campo Verde two weeks ago with 17 runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Monday. Highland blew past the Cesar Chavez Champions 17-3. That 14 run margin sets a new team best for the Hawks this season.
Cayden Hammond was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Joaquin Warmus looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
Jake Wesolowski
| 03/17/25 vs Cesar Chavez | 3 |
| 04/16/24 @ Queen Creek | 2 |
| 03/06/25 vs Campo Verde | 1 |
| 04/11/24 vs Queen Creek | 1 |
| 04/10/24 @ Desert Ridge | 1 |
Back at the plate, Jake Wesolowski was a standout: he scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Beau Tarwater was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Highland and bumps their season record up to 5-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.0 runs over those games. As for Cesar Chavez, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Highland didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 15-5 loss against Chandler on the 19th. As for Cesar Chavez, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 14-13 win against Kofa on the 20th.
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