Softball Recap: Linn Wildcats vs. Harrisburg Bulldogs
Linn entered their tilt with Harrisburg on Monday with ten consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 11. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Harrisburg Bulldogs a 15-0 shutout. The Wildcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ava Warren made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Kenzy Hackmann was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. What's more, she also posted a .750 batting average, which is the highestshe's posted since back in October of 2023. Another player making a difference was Hannah Hackmann, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Linn kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 0 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last five contests they've averaged 11.
Linn pushed their record up to 20-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Harrisburg, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-13.
Linn will challenge Eugene at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Harrisburg, they will welcome New Franklin at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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