Dixie Heights can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They skirted past the Highlands Bluebirds 7-6. This was payback for Dixie Heights, who suffered a 7-5 defeat the last time these two teams met.
For Highlands' part, Kaitlyn Dixon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 12 Ks. Dixon has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Bailey Markus made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Payton Brown, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Dixie Heights' win bumped their record up to 9-16. As for Highlands, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 18-11 record this season.
Dixie Heights will be playing in front of their home fans against Conner at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Conner will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Dixie Heights surely won't give up without a fight. As for Highlands, they will head out on the road to face off against Grant County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Highlands' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Grant County's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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