Esparto scored the most runs they've had all season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Highlands Scots by a score of 17-16. Esparto's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it five in a row.
For Highlands' part, Angelo Green and Emiliano Rubio did most of the damage at the plate: Green scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3, while Rubio scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Rodrigo Pomposo, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Esparto's loss dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Highlands, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-9.
Esparto will take on Highlands at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Highlands, they will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Sacramento Country Day, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Highlands is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 15.5 runs per game this season.
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