There's no place like home for Linden, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against the Riverbank Bruins by a score of 5-2 on Monday. That's more bragging rights for Linden, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Nina Lagorio looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (she also didn't allow any walks). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Laney Cox was excellent, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2. Katie Schallberger was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
On Riverbank's side, Maya Guzman was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Guzman was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Guzman wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jessica Vigil, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Linden's victory bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Riverbank, their loss dropped their record down to 9-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Linden will take on McNair at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Linden is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Riverbank, they will head out on the road to challenge Escalon at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Riverbank is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
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