Highlands owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Thursday. They came out on top against the Campbell County Camels by a score of 5-0. This was payback for Highlands, who suffered a 9-6 defeat the last time these two teams met.
The result came thanks to Kaitlyn Dixon's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Payton Brown, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Michelle Barth was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
Highlands' win bumped their record up to 17-8. As for Campbell County, their loss dropped their record down to 10-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Highlands will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Tates Creek at 6:00 p.m. Highlands' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Tates Creek's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Campbell County, they will head out on the road to face off against Ryle at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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