Highland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 9-2 to the Belleville West Maroons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Highland of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Highland saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lucy Becker, who scored a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Abby Schultz, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI.
Even though they lost, Highland hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Highland's defeat dropped their record down to 10-10. As for Belleville West, their victory bumped their record up to 9-19.
Highland will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Calhoun at 2:30 p.m. As for Belleville West, they will take on Alton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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