Highlands is 0-3 against MacArthur since March of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Highlands Owls will be playing at home against the MacArthur Brahmas at 7:15 p.m. The last three games Highlands has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Highlands' hitters might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Alamo Heights last Tuesday. They fell just short of the Mules by a score of 2-0. Considering the last time Highlands couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
Sofia Medina spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but MacArthur ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past Burbank 6-5.
Kennedy Garner was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jessie Salazar, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Highlands' defeat dropped their record down to 5-8-1. As for MacArthur, they have been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 14 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-11-1 record this season.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Highlands hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like MacArthur struggles in that department as they've averaged .327. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Highlands suffered a grim 11-5 defeat to MacArthur in their previous matchup back in March. Will Highlands have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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