The Linton-Stockton Miners will square off against the Barr-Reeve Vikings at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing isn't great for Linton-Stockton: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Barr-Reeve has snatched up 11 consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season.
Linton-Stockton blew Vincennes Rivet out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Tuesday Vincennes Rivet got their revenge. The Miners fell just short of the Patriots by a score of 2-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Miners have suffered since April 1, 2024.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Barr-Reeve and South Knox meet (seven straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Tuesday. The Vikings blew past the Spartans 16-2. The Vikings might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by six runs or more this season.
Barr-Reeve's win bumped their record up to 13-1. As for Linton-Stockton, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8.
Linton-Stockton might still be hurting after the 9-2 defeat they got from Barr-Reeve in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Miners have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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