The Highland Scots will venture away from home to challenge the Monache Marauders at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Highland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
Highland is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They skirted past Bishop Union 4-2. The victory was some much needed relief for the Scots as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Jeremiah England tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Izaiah Ott was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two doubles.
Meanwhile, Monache got the win against Fowler on Friday by a conclusive 15-4.
Monache got a massive performance out of Rolando Quinones, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one run. That triple was Quinones' first of the season. Brandon Correa was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs.
Monache always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .606. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2025.
Highland's record now sits at 13-17. As for Monache, their record is now 22-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Highland has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Monache struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.7 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Everything went Highland's way against Monache when the teams last played back in March of 2016, as Highland made off with an 11-3 win. Will the Scots repeat their success, or do the Marauders have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
