For the second straight game, Highland Park will face off against West Texas. The Hornets will head out on the road to take on the Comanches at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Highland Park has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with three straight defeats, while West Texas will come in with three straight wins.
Highland Park came up short against West Texas on Monday, falling 17-2.
For West Texas' part, Haven Lee made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Lee has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that she hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mackenzie Elliott, who fired off two home runs, five RBI, and one double while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Chloe Jett was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
West Texas always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Highland Park only posted an OBP of .300.
West Texas pushed their record up to 11-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Highland Park, their loss dropped their record down to 5-15-1.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Highland Park has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .493. However, it's not like West Texas struggles in that department as they've averaged .545. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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