After a string of seven wins, Highland's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Perry Pumas. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Highland has scored all season.
Micheal Peralta made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Beau Tarwater, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
On Perry's side, Matthew Wallace looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Payton Holinka relieved him and did a solid job, tossing five innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Dillon Mendoza was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Ethan Miller was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Having lost for the first time this season, Highland fell to 7-1. As for Perry, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-10.
Highland will head out on the road to challenge Gilbert at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Gilbert is coming into the matchup with eight straight wins at home, so Highland will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Perry will take on Basha at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Basha is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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