The Linden Lions will face off against the Woodland Wolves at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Linden is coming into the game hot, having won their last 15 games.
Linden is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They skirted past Union Mine 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted since March 11th.
Matthew Schallberger was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 14 consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Sebastian Trujillo
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In other batting news, Linden let Braden Busalacchi and Sebastian Trujillo run wild. Busalacchi went 1-for-3 with one home run, while Trujillo went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two stolen bases gave Trujillo a new career-high.
Linden lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Woodland owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Tuesday. They walked away with a 4-0 win over Marysville.
Like Linden, Woodland also got a great game from a two-way player: David Tanner. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Tanner was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
In other batting news, Cohen Dwyer was excellent, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. JoJo Quezada was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Linden pushed their record up to 22-4 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Woodland, their record is now 22-8.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Linden has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. However, it's not like Woodland struggles in that department as they've averaged .473. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
