The Landmark Vikings will head out on the road to square off against the Boston Trinity Academy Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Landmark is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Landmark never got on the board in their matchup on Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Gann Academy last Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Red Heifers as they made off with a 15-5 victory. Landmark's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Josh Small was incredible, going 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Theo Masella, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Boston Trinity Academy fell victim to Beaver Country Day and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 10-0 walloping at the hands of the Beaver.
Landmark made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Boston Trinity Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Landmark came out on top in a nail-biter against Boston Trinity Academy in their previous matchup back in April of 2019, sneaking past 6-4. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Boston Trinity Academy's Ben Mills, who pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Now that he won't be playing on Tuesday, will it be that much easier for Landmark to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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