Highland Park's game last Saturday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Glenbrook South Titans and snuck past 4-2. This was payback for Highland Park, who suffered a 1-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
For Glenbrook South's part, they got a good showing from Decker Holton, who pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Holton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Glenbrook South saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anthony Nottage, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Highland Park's victory bumped their record up to 11-6. As for Glenbrook South, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Highland Park is on the road again on Tuesday to play Maine West at 4:45 p.m. Maine West is coming into the match with three straight wins at home, so Highland Park will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Glenbrook South, they will head out on the road to take on Deerfield at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Glenbrook South's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Deerfield's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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