Pleasant won the last time they faced Highland, and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Pleasant Spartans blew past the Highland Fighting Scots 16-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Pleasant.
Kylie Eastep made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Eastep was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Pleasant let Hannah Miller and Katie Jordan loose on the outfield. Miller went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs, while Jordan went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Sydney Smith, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Highland's side, Aubree Johnson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Kate Clements, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Pleasant's victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-0. As for Highland, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Pleasant will head out on the road to challenge Northmor at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Highland, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Marion Harding at 5:15 p.m.
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