It was a good run, but Linsly unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak dating back to last season on Tuesday. They fell just short of the University Hawks by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Linsly of the 7-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Jaxon Murray put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Murray was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kyle White and Jack Selmon stepped up to the plate in a big way. White went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI, while Selmon scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On University's side, Wenkai Campbell was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Campbell is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Brance McCune, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Linsly's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for University, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Linsly will take on John Marshall at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for University, they will head out on the road to challenge Wheeling Park at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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