Lake Highland Prep was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Windermere Prep on Tuesday. The Lake Highland Prep Highlanders blew past the Windermere Prep Lakers 18-2. Considering the Highlanders' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Alec Ochipinti made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Kaden Del Valle looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on John Talbot, who scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. What's more, he also racked up two hits, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Oliver Dugan, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Lake Highland Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Windermere Prep only posted an OBP of .185.
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| 02/11/25 - Away | 18-2 W |
| 04/12/24 - Home | 11-0 W |
| 03/14/24 - Home | 4-1 W |
| 02/20/24 - Away | 11-5 W |
| 05/01/23 - Neutral | 10-15 L |
| + 5 more games |
Lake Highland Prep's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Windermere Prep, they dropped their record down to 0-2 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lake Highland Prep will venture away from home to challenge West Port at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Windermere Prep, they will head out on the road to face off against Belleview at 5:00 p.m. on February 18th.
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