Linton-Stockton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bloomfield Cardinals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Linton-Stockton of the 5-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Jackson Miller was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Bloomfield's side, Braxton Clark and Boone Holtsclaw made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Clark tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Holtsclaw struck out six batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. At the plate, Clark got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base, while Holtsclaw scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Dillon Warnick and Chase Wiles did most of the damage at the plate: Warnick scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Wiles went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Warnick 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 Tyler Patterson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Linton-Stockton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Bloomfield, they pushed their record up to 2-1 with that victory, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Linton-Stockton will head out on the road to face off against Northview at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Northview will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Linton-Stockton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bloomfield, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Brown County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Bloomfield is facing Brown County at the right time seeing as Brown County is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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