The Highland Rams will square off against the Juan Diego Catholic Soaring Eagle at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Highland's favor as the squad sits on six straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Juan Diego Catholic has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
Highland came out on top against Juan Diego Catholic on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run second inning. The Rams put the hurt on the Soaring Eagle with a sharp 13-6 win.
Matt Fotheringham
| 03/25/26 @ Cottonwood | 5 |
| 03/07/26 vs Logan | 4 |
| 04/06/26 vs East | 3 |
| 03/20/26 @ Deseret Peak | 3 |
| 04/01/26 vs Murray | 1 |
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Matt Fotheringham made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Highland is 4-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-9 otherwise. Fotheringham was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
In other batting news, Alex Just was excellent, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Isaac Rodriguez, who went 2-for-5 with two RBI and one run.
Highland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Juan Diego Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Highland, their victory bumped their record up to 8-10.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Highland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .459. However, it's not like Juan Diego Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .455. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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