Highland came into this matchup off a tough six-run defeat last Wednesday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Moline Maroons by a score of 12-10 on Friday. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Maroons apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2024.
Trent Henrichs made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. Kaden Leckrone was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
Highland's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-2. As for Moline, their victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-2.
While Highland had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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