In what's become a running theme this season, Highland gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They blew past Independence 8-1. The win was just business as usual For Highland, who after five games remain undefeated this season.
Stephen Christopher looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Owen Winebarger relieved him and did a solid job, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ethan Brown, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Christian Dart, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
Highland pushed their record up to 5-0 with that victory, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Independence, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Highland will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Westfield at 6:30 p.m. Highland is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Independence, they will head out on the road to take on North Stafford at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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