In what's become a running theme this season, Highland gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. Everything went their way against Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy as the Highland Bulldogs made off with a 23-1 victory. Winning may never get old, but Highland sure is getting used to it with their tenth in a row.
Cesar Casas and Christian Arreloa were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Casas pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Arreloa tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Casas scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances, while Arreloa went 3-for-4 with three runs and four RBI.
In other batting news, William Paxton was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Carlos Toro, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with four runs, a triple, and two RBI.
On Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ivan Cervantes, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Highland's win was their 11th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 23-5. As for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-14.
Highland will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Rio Mesa at 3:15 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Highland: 2.6, Rio Mesa: 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Coachella Valley at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy has given up an average of 8.9 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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