Sadly, Highland is still looking for their first win of the season after nine games. Their rough 19-0 loss to the Alta Hawks on Thursday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Highland of the 13-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.
Even though they lost, Highland hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
For Alta's part, Danica Doyle made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also only allowed one walk). Doyle was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Alta got a massive performance out of Addyson Brownell, who went 3-for-3 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Hailey Richards, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Highland's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Alta, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-6.
Highland will stay at home for another game and welcome Woods Cross at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Woods Cross is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Highland will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Alta, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Brighton at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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