Highland and Effingham squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Highland had to settle for second. They lost 13-6 to the Effingham Flaming Hearts. Highland's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Abby Schultz was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucy Becker, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Effingham's side, Saige Althoff spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on 11 hits. Althoff has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Raegan Boone was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while going 4-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Sidney Donaldson, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Highland's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-12. As for Effingham, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 22-9.
As of now, neither Highland nor Effingham have any future games scheduled.
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