The Highlands Scots will venture away from home to challenge the Mesa Verde Mavericks at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Highlands has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since February 28.
Highlands lost 19-8 to Golden Sierra on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Mesa Verde got the win against San Juan on Thursday by a conclusive 19-8. The Mavericks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 11 runs or more this season.
Ayvah Cabello made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits. Those hits were her first of the season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Madison Martin and Lanae' Cortti did most of the damage at the plate: Martin went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Cortti scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Cortti is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Ellie Ray, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Mesa Verde kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive matchups.
Highlands' defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Mesa Verde, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Highlands might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from Mesa Verde in their previous meeting back in March of 2016. Can Highlands avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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