Highlands had lost four straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-6 to make it five. They lost 12-2 to the Greensburg Salem Golden Lions. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Golden Lions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 21-3 back in March.
As for Greensburg Salem, the win got them back to even at 3-3. Considering they have won three contests by more than eight runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Greensburg Salem's part, Alle Scarpa made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Scarpa was also big at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
In other batting news, Greensburg Salem got a big performance out of Grace Sarver, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Olivia Aller was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Coincidentally, Highlands and Greensburg Salem will both be playing Freeport the next time they take the field. The Golden Rams will host the Yellowjackets at 4:15 p.m. on Monday, while the Golden Lions will head out to face them at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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