After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Shelby, Highland was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Buckeye Valley Barons out 8-7. That's more bragging rights for Highland, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Lydia Shaffer was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Shaffer was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maddy Stuckman, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jossalyn Varney, who went 2-for-3 with a home run.
Highland's win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-5. As for Buckeye Valley, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-4.
Highland will head out on the road to take on Galion at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Buckeye Valley, they will be playing at home against Grandview Heights at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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