Highlands can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent match on Tuesday. They never let the Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds onto the board and left with an 18-0 win. Highlands' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kaitlyn Dixon and Bailey Markus made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Dixon struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Markus pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Dixon went 1-for-2 with a triple and an RBI, while Markus scored three runs while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Highlands got a massive performance out of Michelle Barth, who went 2-for-2 with four RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Cam Markus, who went 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
The victory (which was Highlands' fifth in a row) raised their record to 12-4. As for Newport Central Catholic, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-5.
Highlands didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 3-0 defeat vs. Harrison County on the 25th. As for Newport Central Catholic, they will be playing at home against Dayton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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