Highland is 0-4 against Ontario since March of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Highland Fighting Scots will play host again on Tuesday to welcome the Ontario Warriors, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:15 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Highland is headed into the contest fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 22-2 margin over Whitehall-Yearling on Monday. The high-scoring effort was just what Highland needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Highland let Aubree Bellamy and Kate Clements loose on the outfield. Bellamy got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base, while Clements went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaymi Lewis, who scored four runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Ontario had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Ashland 5-4.
Eden Howard was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Howard has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Howard was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Brinlee Kreger was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Highland's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-13. As for Ontario, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-12.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Tuesday. Highland hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.4 home runs per game. However, it's not like Ontario struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.6. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Highland might still be hurting after the 22-9 loss they got from Ontario in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Can Highland avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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