Highland is 8-2 against Lowell since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Highland Trojans will head out on the road to square off against the Lowell Red Devils at 4:45 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Highland's hitters might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Hanover Central on Monday. Their rough 9-0 defeat to the Wildcats might stick with them for a while. Highland has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Highland got a good showing from Hunter McLean, who tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. McLean has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Lowell's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They suffered a tough 9-0 loss at the hands of Munster. The game marked the first time this year in which Lowell was not able to get on the board.
Lowell saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zack Smith, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
Highland's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Lowell, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Highland has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Lowell struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Highland took their win against Lowell in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 7-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Highland 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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