Linn-Mar entered their tilt with Waterloo West with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Waterloo West Wahawks on Friday. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Linn-Mar has managed all season.
Kaleb Martin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and not a single walk). Martin was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaxon Kramer, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Ryker Remington was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Linn-Mar's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Waterloo West, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Linn-Mar will take on Iowa City at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Iowa City will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Linn-Mar surely won't give up without a fight. As for Waterloo West, they will head out on the road to challenge Iowa City West at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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