Heights scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Westbury Huskies an 18-0 shutout. With that victory, Heights brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Haylie Jaime and Sara Paniagua made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Jaime struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Paniagua tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Jaime has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Jaime scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Paniagua scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Flora Moreno was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Helen Maddux, who went 1-for-1 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
Heights pushed their record up to 14-9 with that win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs per game. As for Westbury, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Heights will head out on the road to take on Houston Math Science & Tech at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Houston Math Science & Tech is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Westbury, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Westside at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Westbury is facing Westside at the right time seeing as Westside is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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