Edison is 0-5 against Linden since March of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Edison Vikings will be playing in front of their home fans against the Linden Lions at 4:00 p.m. Edison is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
Edison scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They never let Chavez onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. Edison might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won four games by eight runs or more this season.
Julian Avila and Daniel Miranda did most of the damage at the plate: Avila scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while Miranda scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Avila is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Juan Jara, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Linden ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They had just enough and edged Franklin out 7-6. The win was some much needed relief for Linden as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Kyle Frink was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Frink was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jake Daluz, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Edison's victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Linden, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Edison's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's match. Edison has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Linden, though, as they've been averaging only 1.4. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Edison continue to outrun the ball?
Edison suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Linden in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Edison, Stevie Sanguinetti (who went 2-for-2 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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