Linton-Stockton extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 5-8 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Vincennes Rivet Patriots. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Miners have suffered since April 1, 2024.
As for Vincennes Rivet, their victory bumped their record up to 9-4. The two-run effort marked their lowest-scoring match of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
For Vincennes Rivet's part, not much got past Brody (Bo) Shots, who gave up just a hit to keep Linton-Stockton off the board. Shots has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Vincennes Rivet's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Miles Gardner, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Looking ahead, Linton-Stockton will square off against Barr-Reeve at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vikings' pitching crew has only allowed 1.7 runs per game this season, so the Miners' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Vincennes Rivet, they will challenge Lawrenceville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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