Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Highland Prep). They walked away with a 10-5 victory over the Highland Prep West HORNETS on Monday. Considering the Honey Badgers' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Elijah Rodda
| 04/21/25 vs Highland Prep West | 11 |
| 02/28/25 @ Madison Highland Prep | 8 |
| 02/23/24 vs Madison Highland Prep | 7 |
| 03/25/25 @ ALA - West Foothills | 5 |
| 03/11/24 vs Palo Verde | 5 |
Elijah Rodda made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over 4.2 innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. Those 11 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs. Those runs were his first of the season.
In other batting news, David Kilgore was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Max Henderson, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
Highland Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .686. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Highland Prep's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-10. As for Highland Prep West, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Highland Prep will head out to challenge Kingman at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Honey Badgers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Highland Prep West, they will venture away from home to square off against St. John Paul II Catholic at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The HORNETS' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season.
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