We've got a battle between Bulldogs coming up. Highland will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
While Highland's victory against Mater Dei wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bulldogs had just enough and edged out the Knights 7-5. The Bulldogs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kaitlyn Wilson
| 04/01/25 vs Mater Dei | 6 |
| 03/31/25 vs St. Anthony | 5 |
| 03/27/25 vs Granite City | 13 |
| 03/26/25 @ Belleville East | 5 |
Kaitlyn Wilson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Holly Sexton, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Addison Bradford was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Highland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Staunton was able to grind out a solid win over Jersey on Tuesday, taking the game 7-3.
Lilly Bandy was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Izzy Janus also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Highland's record now sits at 2-5. As for Staunton, their record is now 8-1.
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