The Hampton Talbots will head out on the road to challenge the Highlands Golden Rams at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Hampton will be strutting in after a victory while Highlands will be coming in after a defeat.
Hampton can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Mars with a sharp 13-0 win.
Marissa Snyder made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. Snyder has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Snyder was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Hampton let Charlotte Lomb and Mackenzie Reese loose on the outfield. Lomb went 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a double, while Reese went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a triple. Brooke Murgenovich was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Highlands is still looking for their season's first win. They fell 12-9 to West Mifflin last Monday. One positive for Highlands, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Hampton's victory bumped their record up to 13-3. As for Highlands, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
Hampton skirted past Highlands 9-7 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hampton since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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