Highlands Latin's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Seneca Red Hawks with a sharp 18-7 victory. With that win, the Highlanders brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
Danny Talcott and Luke Hamilton (Luke) were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Talcott pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Hamilton (Luke) struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. At the plate, Talcott went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs, while Hamilton (Luke) got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Nolan Smith was a standout: he went 2-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those RBI were his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Albert Neuner, who got on base in three of his six plate appearances with six stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
| 04/22/25 @ Seneca | 11 |
| 04/21/25 @ Butler | 2 |
| 04/19/25 @ Iroquois | 9 |
| 04/17/25 @ LKY | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs LKY | 7 |
| + 8 more games |
Highlands Latin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2024.
Highlands Latin's victory bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Seneca, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-11 record this season.
Highlands Latin will face off against Fern Creek at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Seneca, they will head out to square off against Nelson County at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Red Hawks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cardinals have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season.
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