Linden's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Tokay Tigers 3-2.
Justin Sales
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Justin Sales tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. He has become a key player for Linden: the team is 4-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-2 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Braden Busalacchi was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Linden's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Tokay, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Linden will host Calaveras at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Linden's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Calaveras' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Tokay, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Tokay Tigers challenge Weston Ranch Cougars at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Weston Ranch has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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