Highland Park had lost four straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 6-8 to make it five. They came up short against the Kennedy Eagles, falling 12-2. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Scots couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Kennedy, their record now sits at 11-2. Considering they have won seven matches by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Kennedy's part, Noelia Fierro spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Emma Skibbie was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Allie Sheehan was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highland Park will welcome Minnehaha Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Scots are facing the Red Hawks at the right time seeing as the Red Hawks are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Kennedy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hopkins at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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