Highland is 0-3 against Gosnell since April of 2016 but things could change on Tuesday. Highland will look to defend their home field against Gosnell at 4:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Highland took a loss when they played away from home last Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They walked away with a 15-11 win over Batesville.
Meanwhile, Gosnell came tearing into two weeks ago's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Chickasaws get on the board and left with a 19-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Pirates, who have now won three contests by 12 runs or more so far this season.
Avery McHan made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). McHan was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hallee Griggs, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. Sarah Thompson was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Gosnell's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Highland, their victory bumped their record up to 2-9.
Highland might still be hurting after the 12-5 defeat they got from Gosnell when the teams last played back in March of 2019. Will Highland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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