New Haven had lost three straight at home, but on Monday they dropped down to 2-5 to make it four. They lost 18-0 to the Linn Wildcats. The Shamrocks were not able to make up for their defeat to the Wildcats from their previous meeting back in March of 2025.
As for Linn, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Linn's part, Dawson Sprenger and Peyten Peters were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Sprenger pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Peters kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Sprenger is becoming a predictor of Linn's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is undefeated (and 3-7 when he doesn't). At bat, Sprenger got on base in two of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI, while Peters went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those four RBI gave Peters a new career-high.
In other batting news, Gus Peters was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs, two triples, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Aaron Starke, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Coming up, New Haven will venture away from home to challenge Hermann at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Linn, they will host Harrisburg at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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