Highland won the last time they faced Cotter and things went their way on Thursday too. The Rebels' pitcher stepped up to hand the Warriors a 10-0 shutout. The Rebels might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by eight runs or more this season.
Owen Hyslip
| 03/26/26 @ Cotter | 9 |
| 03/18/26 vs Westside | 6 |
| 03/12/26 @ Batesville | 4 |
| 03/06/26 @ Midland | 3 |
| 03/02/26 @ Paragould | 0 |
| + 2 more games |
Owen Hyslip was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out nine over six innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mason Sinclair, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Lexxon Johnson, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Highland always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .550. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The win (which was Highland's fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Cotter, the loss snapped their winning streak at nine games and leaves them with a 11-2 record.
Looking ahead, Highland will challenge Manila at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Rebels 3, the Lions 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Cotter, they will square off against Cave City at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Warriors 2.8, the Cavemen 4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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