The Highlands Latin Highlanders will square off against the Fern Creek Tigers at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Highlands Latin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Highlands Latin will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Monday, then bounced right back against Seneca on Tuesday. The Highlanders put the hurt on the Red Hawks with a sharp 18-7 victory.
Danny Talcott and Luke Hamilton (Luke) made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Talcott tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Hamilton (Luke) struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. At bat, Talcott went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs, while Hamilton (Luke) got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Nolan Smith was a standout: he went 2-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those RBI were his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Albert Neuner, who got on base in three of his six plate appearances with six stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Highlands Latin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2024.
Meanwhile, Fern Creek was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss. They lost 18-4 to Pleasure Ridge Park.
Fern Creek's defeat dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Highlands Latin, their win bumped their record up to 2-5.
Highlands Latin suffered a grim 10-4 defeat to Fern Creek in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will the Highlanders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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