Kearns is on an eight-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Highland a five-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Kearns Cougars will take on the Highland Rams at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
After soaring to 21 runs the game before, Kearns were a bit more limited in their contest on Thursday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 18-1 walloping at the hands of Taylorsville. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Kearns has scored all season.
Kearns saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Stephani Serna, who went 1-for-1 with an RBI.
Even though they lost, Kearns hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Highland fell victim to a tough 13-5 loss at the hands of West on Thursday.
Ruby Meza made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4.
Kearns' defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Highland, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Kearns has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .516. However, it's not like Highland struggles in that department as they've averaged .477. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Kearns' way against Highland in their previous matchup back in April of 2022 as Kearns made off with a 17-2 win. Will Kearns repeat their success, or does Highland have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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