Tates Creek can now show off ten landslide victories after their most recent game on Friday. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Highlands Bluebirds.
Kalissa Mitchell tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Tates Creek let Tinley Easton and Madison Hill loose on the outfield. Easton went 1-for-2 with a home run, while Hill scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Madison Bowman, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On Highlands' side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaitlyn Dixon, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Highlands hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tates Creek struck out ten times.
Tates Creek's win bumped their record up to 13-17. As for Highlands, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 17-9 record this season.
Tates Creek will stay at home for another game and welcome Boyd County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Tates Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Highlands, they will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Caldwell County at 10:45 a.m. Caldwell County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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