Linn extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-4. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Fayette Falcons. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Falcons apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Linn saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Peyten Peters, who went 1-for-2 with one double. That double marked the first that Peters has hit this season.
As for Fayette, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average this season.
On Fayette's side, Payton Oeth spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up ten Ks. Oeth has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Linn will square off against Calvary Lutheran at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fayette, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sturgeon at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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