Softball Game Preview: Edgewood Mustangs vs. Linton-Stockton Miners

By Team Reports Apr 24, 2025, 3:36am

Softball Preview: Edgewood Mustangs vs. Linton-Stockton Miners

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The Edgewood Mustangs will head out on the road to take on the Linton-Stockton Miners at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Edgewood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.

On Wednesday, Edgewood beat Sullivan 5-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mustangs.

ALLY BLAND spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.

At the plate, OLIVIA McPHERSON was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.

While Linton-Stockton didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against South Knox by a score of 7-4 on Monday.

Edgewood's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Linton-Stockton, their win bumped their record up to 6-3.

Edgewood was able to grind out a solid victory over Linton-Stockton when the teams last played back in April of 2024, winning 5-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mustangs since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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