In what's become a running theme this season, Highland gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Liberty Common Eagles as the Highland Huskies made off with a 12-5 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Highland needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Stetson Hendren was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Hendren has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Hendren was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Sawyer Morgan was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Shawn Dutton, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Like Highland, Liberty Common also got a great game from a two-way player: Max Frevert. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Frevert was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and an RBI.
In other batting news, Bryson Weibler was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Hudson Bookhout was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
Highland pushed their record up to 9-10 with that win, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Liberty Common, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
Highland will be playing at home against Weld Central at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Highland is facing Weld Central at the right time seeing as Weld Central is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Liberty Common, they will head out on the road to challenge Sterling at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sterling is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
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