If Highland was riding high fresh off their 11-1 takedown of Centennial last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Highland Scots fell just short of the Tehachapi Warriors by a score of 3-1 on Tuesday. The match marked the Scots' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Lilliana Garcia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Madelyn Gonzalez was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Layla Sedano also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Scots
| 03/18/25 vs Tehachapi | 1-3 |
| 03/17/25 @ Centennial | 11-1 |
| 03/12/25 vs Arvin | 11-0 |
| 03/08/25 vs Sanger West | 6-1 |
| 03/08/25 vs Dinuba | 8-7 |
The loss snapped Highland's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 8-2-2 record. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Tehachapi, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Coming up, Highland will welcome South at 4:00 p.m. on March 27th. As for Tehachapi, they will head out on the road to square off against Foothill at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last four games Tehachapi has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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