After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three matchups, Highland Park finally came back down to earth on Wednesday. They lost 13-0 to the Leavenworth PIONEERS. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Scots, who until this contest were averaging 3.33 runs allowed.
Having lost for the first time this season, Highland Park fell to 3-1-2. As for Leavenworth, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-5 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highland Park will square off against North on Friday. The Scots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the RedHawks have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season. As for Leavenworth, they will challenge Shawnee Heights at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Thunderbirds' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the PIONEERS' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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