Highlands gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. Everything went their way against the St. Joseph Spartans as the Highlands Golden Rams made off with a 15-1 victory. The win continues a trend for the Golden Rams in their matchups with the Spartans: they've now won three in a row.
Troy Bielak
| 03/13/25 vs St. Joseph | 2 |
| 05/08/24 @ Springdale | 1 |
| 05/06/24 vs Leechburg | 1 |
| 04/15/24 vs Kiski Area | 1 |
| 03/22/24 vs Deer Lakes | 1 |
Kristian Kocon and Troy Bielak were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Kocon struck out six batters over two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Bielak pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. The dominant performance gave Kocon a new career-low in hits. At bat, Kocon scored a run and stole Two bases. while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances, while Bielak scored a run while going 2-for-2. Those two hits gave Bielak a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jake King was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing Three bases. while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in runs. Beckham Ochoa was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Highlands always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as St. Joseph only posted an OBP of .176.
Looking ahead, Highlands will face off against Central Catholic at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for St. Joseph, they will take on Springdale at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. St. Joseph is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
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