Highlands extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping them down to 2-10. They lost 11-0 to the Knoch Knights. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 last Monday.
As for Knoch, their win was their eighth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by six runs or more this season.
For Knoch's part, Emersyn Jones was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Jones has posted since back in March. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run.
In other batting news, Marlee Fraser was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Olyvian Foster was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Highlands will head out to challenge Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Knoch, they will venture away from home to square off against Deer Lakes at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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