In what's become a running theme this season, Highland gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. They never let the Life Christian Academy Eagles onto the board and left with a 16-0 victory. The win was some much needed relief for Highland as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Owen Winebarger and Weston Lillard dominated on the mound. Winebarger pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks), while Lillard tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Winebarger has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Highland got a massive performance out of Ethan Brown, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Kehler Hamilton was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Highland pushed their record up to 9-3 with that victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs per game. As for Life Christian Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Highland will face off against Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Highland's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Washington's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Life Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Central Virginia HomeSchool Athletic Association at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Central Virginia HomeSchool Athletic Association hasn't scored more than one runs for four games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
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