Baseball Recap: Lindale Eagles vs. Sunnyvale
Lindale had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Sunnyvale 5-3. Lindale is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 18 straight.
Hudson Legrow spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ryan Betts, who went 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Jackson Parker, who scored a run while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Lindale is on a roll lately: they've won 19 of their last 21 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 22-5-2 record this season. As for Sunnyvale, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 17-14.
Lindale is on the road again on Saturday to play Pleasant Grove. Pleasant Grove will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Lindale surely won't give up without a fight. Sunnyvale does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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