Jacob Garber led the Highland Fighting Scots to a decisive 12-1 victory over Clear Fork on Thursday, achieving a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate.
According to the game summary, Garber singled in each of his first three at-bats — in the first, second, and fourth innings — as Highland amassed 12 hits in their win. The Fighting Scots launched an offensive surge with seven runs in the first inning, utilizing timely hits and aggressive small ball tactics. Morgan Kline and Caleb Youngman executed sacrifice bunts to drive in runs. Gavin Wiggand, Cade Minnick, and Garber contributed RBI singles, while Jayden Collins completed the frame with a two-run double.
Highland maintained its momentum into the second inning with Kline doubling down the right field line and Garber singling to center, each bringing home a run. Zach Church added a run-scoring double in the third inning, and a Clear Fork error allowed another run to score.
Church also excelled on the mound, earning the win by allowing just two hits and one unearned run over five innings. He struck out seven batters and walked three. Clear Fork's starter M. Ball took the loss after giving up 12 runs (10 earned) on 12 hits across three innings.
Garber, Kline, and Collins each drove in two runs for Highland. Rhett Russell contributed by going 2-for-3 at the plate. For Clear Fork, Samson and Staley each recorded a hit.
Highland is scheduled to play again on Friday with a home game against Fredericktown.
