Softball Game Preview: Linton-Stockton Miners vs. West Vigo Vikings

The Linton-Stockton Miners will square off against the West Vigo Vikings at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Linton-Stockton let Terre Haute South Vigo stack five runs on them in the sixth inning on Thursday but luckily Linton-Stockton prevailed anyway. The Miners walked away with a 10-7 victory over the Braves. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Miners considering their one-run performance the matchup before.

Meanwhile, West Vigo entered their tilt with South Putnam on Wednesday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the Eagles.

Jaleigh Lindley spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Jaycee Elkins was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April. Briley Jones also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.

Linton-Stockton has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games. As for West Vigo, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-1.

Linton-Stockton beat West Vigo 8-4 in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Miners since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.