For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Dixie Heights and St. Henry meet (five straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Thursday. The Colonels came out on top against the Crusaders by a score of 6-2. This was payback for the Colonels, who suffered a 7-6 loss the last time these two teams met.
Noah Cline
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Noah Cline spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up six Ks. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Dixie Heights is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 11-12 otherwise.
At the plate, Oliver Linstruth was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. He has become a key player for Dixie Heights: the team is 4-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 9-12 otherwise. Wyatt Pott was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
The win got Dixie Heights back to even at 13-13. As for St. Henry, their defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 8-20.
Coming up, Dixie Heights will square off against Conner at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for St. Henry, they will face off against Pikeville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Crusaders surely won't give up without a fight.
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