Highway 91 extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-16. They took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Aquinas Monarchs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Highway 91 of the 8-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Highway 91 saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Allie Dirkschneider, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
As for Aquinas, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-12 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games.
On Aquinas' side, Faith Samek made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. With that strong performance, Samek is now averaging an impressive 5.2 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bailee Hough, who went 2-for-4 with one home run. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Danica Bohuslavsky was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Highway 91 will head out to challenge O'Neill at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Aquinas, they will face off against North Bend Central at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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