
Bluebirds
04/17/25 @ Newport | 20 |
03/19/25 vs Dayton | 17 |
04/19/25 vs Boone County | 15 |
03/26/25 @ Holmes | 12 |
04/18/25 vs Bellevue | 11 |
Highlands had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Boone County on Monday. The Bluebirds were the clear victors by a 10-3 margin over the Rebels. Considering the Bluebirds have won 11 contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Brooks Hendrix was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nolan Schwalbach, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sam Ruschman, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Highlands kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Boone County only managed seven hits.
Highlands is on a roll lately: they've won 17 of their last 22 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-9-2 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games. As for Boone County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season.
Highlands will be playing at home against Anderson at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bluebirds' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raptors have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Boone County, they will head out to challenge Scott at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Rebels' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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