Highland lost against Ontario last Tuesday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Highland Fighting Scots fell 9-4 to the Ontario Warriors. The loss continues a trend for Highland in their matchups with Ontario: they've now lost six in a row.
Kate Clements made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Maddy Stuckman was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On Ontario's side, Autumn Taylor spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. Taylor has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Morgan Pearson was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Brylie Ireland, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Highland's defeat dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Ontario, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 11-12.
Highland does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Ontario, they will head out on the road to face off against Clyde at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Clyde is coming into the matchup with six straight wins at home, so Ontario will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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