Highland and Gilbert are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2017, but likely not for long. The Highland Hawks will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Gilbert Tigers at 6:00 p.m. Highland is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Highland stacked a seventh blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Monday. They put the hurt on Gilbert with a sharp 12-1 win. The victory was nothing new for Highland as they're now sitting on three straight.
Karsyn Norton was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times she's played. Madi Bowen was another key contributor, going 4-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles.
Highland's win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-4-2. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs per game. As for Gilbert, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-5.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Highland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .462. However, it's not like Gilbert struggles in that department as they've averaged .482. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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