Highland couldn't beat Kankakee Valley on Thursday even though they stacked four runs on them in the second inning. The Trojans lost 22-6 to the Kougars. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Kougars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-0 back in April.
Addison Barajas was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Jordan Steele also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Highland has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.5 runs over those games. As for Kankakee Valley, their record now sits at 16-6.
Looking ahead, Highland will take on Twin Lakes in a tournament on Saturday. As for Kankakee Valley, they will square off against McCutcheon at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Kougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mavericks have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season.
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