Bulldogs
| 03/06/25 @ Palmdale | 7-3 |
| 03/04/25 @ Lancaster | 8-1 |
| 03/01/25 @ Kennedy | 6-5 |
| 03/01/25 vs West Ranch | 10-9 |
Highland waltzed into their game on Thursday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came out on top against the Palmdale Falcons by a score of 7-3. That's more bragging rights for the Bulldogs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Arianna Young was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. That stolen base marked the first that she snagged this season.
In other batting news, Kenzie Martinez and Aubrey Reyes did most of the damage at the plate: Martinez scored a run and stole Two bases. while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances, while Reyes scored a run and stole Two bases. while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases Reyes has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Hayden Byrd, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Highland always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .741. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Highland's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-3. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games. As for Palmdale, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highland will welcome Burroughs at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Palmdale, it'll be a Battle of the Birds when Palmdale Falcons face off against Knight Hawks at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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