Highlands was the 7-5 winner over Dixie Heights when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Highlands Bluebirds fell just short of the Dixie Heights Colonels by a score of 7-6 on Monday.
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. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Bailey Markus was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4. Payton Brown was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Highlands has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 18-11 record this season. As for Dixie Heights, their win bumped their record up to 9-16.
Highlands will head out on the road to challenge Grant County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Highlands will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Dixie Heights, they will be playing at home against Conner at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Dixie Heights is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home.
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