For the second straight game, Highland will face off against Murray. The Rams will take on the Spartans at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Highland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Highland took a 14-run loss the last time they faced off against Murray, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Rams had just enough and edged out the Spartans 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Rams have posted since March 7th.
Matt Fotheringham
| 04/01/26 vs Murray | 7 |
| 03/25/26 @ Cottonwood | 5 |
| 03/20/26 @ Deseret Peak | 4 |
| 03/16/26 @ Kearns | 5 |
| 03/12/26 @ West | 2 |
| 03/07/26 vs Logan | 7 |
Matt Fotheringham made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Fotheringham wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was James Gordon, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Highland's record is now 5-10. As for Murray, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-9.
Highland's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's matchup. The Rams have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Murray, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Highland continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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