Heights extended their winning streak to three on Friday, bumping them up to 9-12. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured an 8-7 W against the Northwest Grizzlies. That's two games straight that the Falcons have won by just one run.
Carter Smith made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Heights: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 5-12 otherwise.
Brett Cutler
| 04/13/26 vs North | 3 |
| 05/01/26 vs Northwest | 2 |
| 03/31/26 vs South | 2 |
| 05/01/26 vs Northwest | 1 |
| 04/17/26 @ Blue Valley West | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
In other batting news, Brett Cutler was excellent, going 1-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Heights' success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 6-12 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Myreal Walker, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
As for Northwest, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-10. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games.
On Northwest's side, Christian Laws made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. JJ Grove was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Heights will head out to challenge Southeast at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Northwest, they will venture away from home to square off against Goddard at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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