Cougars
| 09/11/25 vs Milan | 25 |
| 09/23/25 @ Hannibal | 16 |
| 09/30/25 @ Macon | 12 |
| 09/25/25 vs Clark County | 11 |
| 09/29/25 vs Palmyra | 10 |
Highland extended their winning streak to six on Monday, bumping them up to 11-3. Everything went their way against the Putnam County Midgets as they made off with a 9-3 win. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won ten contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Abby Lay spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on one hit and racked up 16 Ks. Those 16 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Hannah Ritterbusch, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Addy Abell, who earned two RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
As for Putnam County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-11. That's two games in a row now that they have lost by exactly six runs.
On Putnam County's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Rory Gilworth gave up only one earned (and eight unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. Gilworth has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Highland will venture away from home to face off against South Shelby at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Putnam County, they will head out to challenge Gilman City at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Midgets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season.
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