Linn entered their tilt with Harrisburg on Monday with ten consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 11. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Harrisburg Bulldogs a 15-0 shutout. The Wildcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ava Warren made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Kenzy Hackmann was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. What's more, she also posted a .750 batting average, which is the highestshe's posted since back in October of 2023. Another player making a difference was Hannah Hackmann, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Linn kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 0 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last five contests they've averaged 11.
Linn pushed their record up to 20-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Harrisburg, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-13.
Linn will challenge Eugene at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Harrisburg, they will welcome New Franklin at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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