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| 04/08/25 - Home | 3-0 W |
| 04/30/24 - Home | 10-3 W |
| 03/18/24 - Away | 8-6 W |
| 03/12/24 - Home | 16-0 W |
| 04/11/23 - Neutral | 10-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Highland Tech has gone 9-1 against Bessemer City recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Rams will face off against the Yellow Jackets at 6:00 p.m.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Highland Tech turned things around against Bessemer City on Tuesday. They never let the Yellow Jackets get on the board and left with a 3-0 win.
The result came thanks to Erwing Soza's shutout, as he gave up just four hits and racked up 12 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Coleman Schafer and Grayson Lunsford did most of the damage at the plate: Schafer went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI, while Lunsford went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI Lunsford has posted since back in February.
Highland Tech hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bessemer City struck out 12 times.
Bessemer City has been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season. As for Highland Tech, their victory bumped their record up to 6-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Highland Tech has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Bessemer City struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 6.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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