For the second straight game, Highland will face off against Hobart. The Trojans will host the Brickies at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Highland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Highland was handed a seven-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They skirted past Hobart 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Trojans have posted since May 27, 2025.
For Hobart's part, Connor Kenjic spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on one hit. Kenjic is becoming a predictor of the Brickies' success: when he allows at most two hits the team is 2-1 (and 6-10 when he doesn't).
At the plate, Hobart saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jayson Scales, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run. That triple marked the first that Scales has hit this season.
Hobart's loss dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Highland, their victory bumped their record up to 11-9.
Highland's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Trojans have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Hobart, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Highland continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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