MacArthur is 3-0 against Highlands since March of 2023, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The MacArthur Brahmas will head out on the road to take on the Highlands Owls at 7:15 p.m. MacArthur is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
MacArthur took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They had just enough and edged Burbank out 6-5.
The team relied heavily on Kennedy Garner, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Jessie Salazar was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Highlands fell victim to Alamo Heights and their airtight pitching crew last Tuesday. They fell just short of the Mules by a score of 2-0. Highlands has struggled against Alamo Heights recently, as their matchup last Tuesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Sofia Medina spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits.
MacArthur has been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 14 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-11-1 record this season. As for Highlands, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8-1.
Friday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. MacArthur hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Highlands struggles in that department as they've averaged .314. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went MacArthur's way against Highlands when the teams last played back in March as MacArthur made off with an 11-5 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for MacArthur since the team 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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