Northeast was handed a two-point defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Jayhawk Linn on Tuesday. The Northeast Vikings were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Jayhawk Linn Jayhawks. For Northeast, this counts as revenge for the 19-7 loss Jayhawk Linn walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Jonah Sparks was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Sparks has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Sparks was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Braden Young was a standout: he scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-4. Indica Hollaway was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Northeast's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-10. As for Jayhawk Linn, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-12.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Northeast beat Jayhawk Linn by a score of 15-0 later that day.
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