In what's become a running theme this season, Highland gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Virginia Episcopal School Bishops a 17-0 shutout. Highland's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Owen Winebarger looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ethan Brown, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Luke Craddock, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
The victory (which was Highland's third in a row) raised their record to 11-3. As for Virginia Episcopal School, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.
Highland will be playing at home against Trinity Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Highland will be looking to keep their 11-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Virginia Episcopal School, they will head out on the road to challenge St. Anne's-Belfield at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Virginia Episcopal School is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
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