Highland is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Holyoke an eight-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Saturday. The Highland Huskies will be playing at home against the Holyoke Dragons at 11:00 a.m. Highland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.7 runs per game this season.
Highland's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Caliche with a sharp 13-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Huskies, who have now won four games by nine runs or more so far this season.
Stetson Hendren
| 03/27/25 vs Valley | 3 |
| 03/22/25 @ Haxtun | 3 |
| 03/18/25 @ Byers | 3 |
| 04/09/25 @ Caliche | 2 |
| 04/05/25 @ Middle Park | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Highland got a massive performance out of Stetson Hendren, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one triple. The Huskies are 5-2 when Hendren posts two or more runs, but 0-2-1 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of John Bingley, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Hendren wasn't the only one making solid contact: Highland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. The Huskies are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Holyoke fell victim to Merino and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Rams, falling 16-0.
Holyoke's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Highland, they now have a winning record of 5-4-1.
Holyoke's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Highland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .525. It's a different story for Holyoke, though, as they've only averaged .271. Will they be able to contain Highland's hitters?
Highland might still be hurting after the 12-2 loss they got from Holyoke in their previous matchup back in April of 2016. Will the Huskies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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