Highlands Christian's game on Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Piper Bengals. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Highlands Christian also won the last time the pair played back in March.
JuJu Torres looked comfortable as he tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kendric Molina was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run. Joey Arroyo was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Highlands Christian's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-3. As for Piper, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Highlands Christian will be playing at home against Pine Crest at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Pine Crest is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Piper, they will be playing at home against Stranahan at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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