Highway 91's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They skirted past the Adams Central Patriots 9-7. The victory was some much needed relief for Highway 91 as it spelled an end to their ten-game losing streak.
Highway 91 let Reese Bruhn and Britney Faltys run wild. Bruhn went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Faltys got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one triple and two RBI. That's the most RBI Faltys has posted since back in August. Shaylynn Marty also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen bases of the season.
Highway 91 always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Adams Central only posted an OBP of .308.
Highway 91's win bumped their record up to 2-10. As for Adams Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
Highway 91 will head out to face off against NEN at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. NEN's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Highway 91's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Adams Central, they have already played their next game, an 11-1 defeat against Aurora on the 15th.
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