Lindhurst had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-16 to make it nine. They lost 18-0 to the Highlands Scots. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Scots this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-7 on Tuesday.
As for Highlands, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-5. That 18-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Highlands' part, Carlos Lopez-Vega made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Lopez-Vega also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Highlands is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 3-5 otherwise. Lopez-Vega was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
In other pitching news, Devin Boone-Simon looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Vinny Showen was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Chris Showen was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lindhurst will head out to face off against San Juan at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Spartans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 18.57 runs per game on average), something the Blazers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Highlands, they are taking a road trip to square off against Sacramento Country Day at 3:00 p.m. on Monday.
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