Highland came into Tuesday's match having lost 13 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They won by a run and slipped past the Valencia Jaguars 5-4. This was payback for Highland, who suffered an 11-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Eric Tennison made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Tennison was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Miguel Leyba was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Xaiver Platero, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Highland's win ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-19. As for Valencia, they dropped their record down to 8-16 with that loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Highland will take on St. Pius X at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Pius X is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Valencia, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Belen at 6:00 p.m.
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