Highland's game last Saturday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They blew past the Mascoutah Indians 8-1. Considering Highland has won three contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Kaitlyn Wilson spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Highland got a massive performance out of Abby Schultz, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Hailey Ritz, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
On Mascoutah's side, Callie Kunz was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
The win got Highland back to even at 5-5. As for Mascoutah, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Highland will be playing at home against Jersey at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Jersey is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Mascoutah, they will head out on the road to face off against Waterloo at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Waterloo is coming into the matchup with nine straight victories at home, so Mascoutah will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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